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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What color complex does phenol form with ferric chloride?
Options
A Yellow
B Green
C Violet or purple
Correct Answer
D Blue
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phenols react with neutral FeCl₃ to form colored complexes, often violet, purple, blue, or green, depending on the phenol.

Hint

Violet color.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 817 of 1999
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