JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3si038
Which of the following give a violet or blue colouration with neutral FeClX3? (more than one may be correct)
Aphenol
Bbenzyl alcohol
C2-hydroxybenzoic acid
D4-methylphenol
Answer: A, C, D
Compounds with a phenolic −OH form coloured complexes with FeX3+. Phenol, 4-methylphenol and salicylic acid all have one. Benzyl alcohol has an alcoholic −OH and gives no colour.