identify phenol using ferric chloride test Flashcards
1
Q
why does phenol gives ferric chloride test
A
phenol reacts with FeCl2 to form a colored, complex, FERRIC PHENOXIDE. The OH of the phenol donate the electron pair to ferric ion in in FeCl3
2
Q
what is resonance
A
it is a way of describing delocalized electron with contain formula where bonds cant be represented by lewis formula
3
Q
why is phenol aromatic in nature
A
because it contains benzene ring
4
Q
what is other name of phenol
A
phenolic
5
Q
which functional group is present in ethanoic acid
A
carboxylic acid
