Two aromatic compounds having formula `C_(7)H_(8) O` which are easily identified by `FeCl_(3)` solution test (violet colouration ) are `,`
Two aromatic compounds having formula `C_(7)H_(8) O` which are easily identified by `FeCl_(3)` solution test (violet colouration ) are `,`
A. o-cresol and benzyl alcohol
B. m-cresol and p-cresol
C. o-cresol and p-cresol
D. methyl phenyl ether and benzyl alcohol
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Correct Answer - A
o-cresol contains phenolic group, thus it gives violet colouration with `FeCl_(3)` whereas benzyl alcohol do not contains phenolic group.
Hence, no colouration with `FeCl_(3)`. Hence, identifiable.
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