65. Alcoholic (– OH) group can be identified by : A.Tollen's Reagent Test B.Esterification Test C.FeCl3Test D.Ozonolysis Reaction
Answer: Option C Solution: As phenol is an aromatic alcohol, so FeCl3 test is a test for alcohol and esterificaton test is also a test for alcohol. The ferric chloride test is used to determine the presence or absence of phenols in a given sample (for instance natural phenols in a plant extract).
