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Distinguish Methods for Phenol and Carboxylic Acids…
Phenols can be distinguished from carboxylic acids through ferric chloride, FeCl3 produces.
Phenol + FeCl3 → Violet colouration
Carboxylic acid + FeCl3 → buff coloured ppt due to the formation of (RCOO)3 Fe
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