GK Question

science hard mcq

Which compound gives violet color with neutral FeCl₃ solution?

  1. Ethanol
  2. Phenol
  3. Diethyl ether
  4. Methanol

Answer: Phenol

Phenol forms colored complexes with FeCl₃ (violet for phenol), used as a test for phenolic -OH group. Alcohols do not give this test. Important for organic qualitative analysis. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Exam Relevance UPSC CSE, SSC Scientific Assistant, CSIR NET