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NEET-PG 2014 — Biochemistry

Q: FeCl3 test is used in detection of:

Phenol. ***Phenol*** - The ferric chloride (FeCl3) test is used to detect the presence of **phenolic hydroxyl groups** in a compound. - Phenols react with iron(III) ions to form distinctive **colored complexes** (often violet, blue, or green), indicating their presence. *Alcohol* - Alcohols typically do not react with **ferric chloride** to produce a color change. - While some alcohols can be oxidized, the FeCl3 test is not a standard diagnostic tool for alcohols. *Acetic acid* - **Carboxylic acids** like acetic acid do not react with ferric chloride in a way that produces a characteristic color change for identification. - Other tests are used to identify carboxylic acids, such as their **acidity** or reaction with bicarbonates. *Hydrochloric acid* - Hydrochloric acid is a **strong inorganic acid** and does not contain phenolic groups. - It does not react with **ferric chloride** to give a color change that would be used for its diagnosis or identification in this context. [Practice more Biochemistry PYQs on OnCourse]

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FeCl3 test is used in detection of: