On reacting with neutral ferric chloride solution, phenol gives a) red colour b) violet colour c) dark green c

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Q. On reacting with neutral ferric chloride solution, phenol gives

a) red colour

b) violet colour

c) dark green colour

d) no colouration

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Step 1. Phenol forms a coloured complex with neutral ferric chloride (FeCl3) solution, a classic qualitative test for phenolic -OH groups. …

Q.On reacting with neutral ferric chloride solution, phenol gives