Question

Distinguish between benzoic acid,phenol and cyclohexanol using simple chemical test

Answer 1

hey brother litmus paper will. distinguish. acid on part ..

react with tolene reagent .. will distinguish. . cyclohexane

pehnol u can get then

Answer 2

Test to distinguish phenol and benzoic acid

Phenol reacts with neutral FeCl3 to form an iron-phenol complex giving violet colouration. But benzoic acid reacts with neutral FeCl3 to give a buff coloured ppt. of ferric benzoate. (iv) Benzoic acid and Ethyl benzoate can be distinguished by sodium bicarbonate test.