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How would you distinguish chemically between phenol and ethanol?
How would you distinguish chemically between phenol and ethanol?
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Phenol and ethanol are distinguished by the reaction with neutral FeCl3. Phenol gives a green or red colour with neutralFeCl3, while ethanol does not show it.