Qualitative Analysis for Alcohols and Amines

Question 1

For NaOH solution, whats the action on Phenol and Ethyl alcohol?

Answer 1

For NaOH solution, in phenol ppt of Sodium Phenaoxide is formed which dissolves immediately and in ethyl alcohol there is no change

Question 2

For FeCl3 solution, whats the action on Phenol and Ethyl alcohol?

Answer 2

For FeCl3, in phenol Violet colour is formed and in ethyl alcohol there is no change.

Question 3

For NaOH+I2 solution, whats the action on Phenol and Ethyl alcohol?

Answer 3

For NaOH+I2 , in phenol there is no change and on ethyl alcohol Iodoform is formed

Question 4

For K2Cr2O7+H2S04 heated, whats the action on phenol and Ethyl alcohol?

Answer 4

For K2Cr2O7+H2SO4, in phenol there is no change and in ethyl alcohol acetaldehyde is formed