KCET2018ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Phenol can be distinguished from ethanol by the reagent
Options
- ABromine water
- BSodium metal
- CIron metal
- DChlorine water
Correct answer
A. Bromine water
Step-by-step solution
Phenol reacts with bromine water to gives a white ppt. of ( 2,4,6 )-tribromophenol. Whereas, alcohol does not react with bromine water. Phenol ( 2,4,6 )-Tribromophenol (White ppt.)