The compound shown gives a violet colour with neutral FeCl3. Which of the structures shown does NOT give a coloured complex with neutral FeCl3?

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The compound shown gives a violet colour with neutral $FeCl X_{3}$ . Which of the structures shown does NOT give a coloured complex with neutral $FeCl X_{3}$ ?

AStructure A
BStructure B
CStructure C
DStructure D

Answer: C

Neutral

FeCl X_{3}

gives a coloured complex with a free phenolic OH. A (salicylic acid), B (o-cresol) and D (resorcinol) all have a free phenolic OH. C (anisole) has the OH capped as an ether, so no colour.

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