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The functional group that can be identified through phthalein dye test is :

Options

  1. AAldehyde
  2. BPhenolic
  3. CCarboxylic acid
  4. DAlcohol

Correct answer

B. Phenolic

Step-by-step solution

The phthalein dye test is a characteristic test used for the identification of the phenolic functional group. When a phenol is heated with phthalic anhydride in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid, it undergoes a condensation reaction to form a colorless compound, phenolphthalein. Upon adding an alkaline solution like dilute sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to this mixture, a characteristic pink or red color is produced due to the formation of the phenolphthalein anion. Therefore, the functional group identified thro

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