Organic Chemistry
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Chapter 21, Problem 3Q
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reagent that can distinguish between alcohol and phenol is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
An alcohol is an aliphatic compound in which a hydroxyl compound is attached to an alkyl compound. These compounds are less acidic than phenols.
Phenol is an
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