test for phenol

hi i am doing chem coursework and i need to know the test for phenol

does anybody know it, i've been on the websites but i don't really understand what they are saying

i would really appreciate it if someone could let me know
thankx

x honey x :smile:

Reply 1

visesh

17

arsenal_honey

hi i am doing chem coursework and i need to know the test for phenol

does anybody know it, i've been on the websites but i don't really understand what they are saying

i would really appreciate it if someone could let me know
thankx

x honey x :smile:

http://www.docbrown.info/page13/ChemicalTests/ChemicalTests.htm#Phenols

Reply 2

~tifa

10

Iron (III) chloride. it produces a purple complex.

...if I don't make sense than maybe you can check out: www.chemguide.co.uk

its pretty useful when it comes to A'levels chemistry.

Reply 3

arsenal_honey

OP

thank you

x honey x

Reply 4

Tyler Durden

17

arsenal_honey

hi i am doing chem coursework and i need to know the test for phenol

does anybody know it, i've been on the websites but i don't really understand what they are saying

i would really appreciate it if someone could let me know
thankx

x honey x :smile:

Have a small sip and if it tastes a bit peppery and has a tiny hint of blueberry then you've got yourself some phenol.