a) Write suitable reagent or reagents used for the following conversions: i) CH_3 - CH_2 - Cl → CH_3 - CH_2 - OH

Question

a) Write suitable reagent or reagents used for the following conversions:

b) Write a test to distinguish between phenol and alcohol.

Answer 1

a) i) aq.NaOH or aq,KOH

ii) Conc. H₂SO₄ at 413 K

iii) CHCI₃ + aq. NaOH

b)

Alcohols		Phenols
1	Do not show any effect on litmus solution	1	Turn blue litmus red.
2.	Do not give any characteristic colour with FeCl3	2	Give characteristic colours such as violet, red,etc. With FeCl3 solution.
3	Do not react with NaOH solution	3	React with NaOH Solution and form Corresponding sodium salt