Which of the following reagents may be used to distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid?
(a) Aqueous NaOH
(b) Tollen’s reagent
(c) Molisch reagent
(d) Neutral FeCl₃
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FeCl3 forms violet complex with phenol whereas it forms buff coloured precipitate with Benzoic Acid
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