Phenol can be distinguished from ethanol by the reagent

• Correct answer
  A

  Bromine water
• B

  Sodium metal
• C

  Iron metal
• D

  Chlorine water

Solution

Phenol reacts with bromine water to gives a white ppt. of \( 2,4,6 \)-tribromophenol. Whereas, alcohol does not react with
bromine water.


Phenol
\( 2,4,6 \)-Tribromophenol
(White ppt.)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.