Question

Chemical test between chlorobenzene and benyzlalcohol

Answer 1

Firstly benzyl alcohol is converted into benzyl chloride then it gives reaction with KCN but chlorobenzene doesn't.
Benzyl chloride forms 2-phenyl ethanenitrile.
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Answer 2

Answer: Converting benzyl alcohol to benzyl chloride and then adding KCN to both the solutions.

Explanation:

To distinguish between benzyl alcohol and chlorobenzene, we first convert benzyl alcohol to benzyl chloride.

After converting, we add KCN to bith the solutions of benzyl chloride and chlorobenzene, only benzyl chloride will react with KCN to yield benzyl cyanide.

The equations for the above reaction are given below.