Question

How can we distinguish phenol and benzyl alcohol ?

Answer 1

you can use chemical test to distinguish between phenol and benzyl alcohol
the following chemical test will help you distinguish between the 2
Ferric Chloride Test - phenol gives a violet colour with neutral FeCl3 solution where as benzyl alcohol doesnt react with FeCl3 solution

Answer 2

Answer: Take both in separate test tubes and add ferric chloride( FeCl3) to both.

Phenol---> violet coloration is obtained

Benzyl alcohol----> no reaction takes place

Hope this helps