Assertion : Resorcinol turns $FeCl_3$ solution purple.
Reason : Resorcinol has a phenolic group.

  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Bromination of phenol in solvent with low polarity such as $CHCl_3$ or $CS_2$ requires Lewis acid catalyst.
Statement $II$: The Lewis acid catalyst polarises the bromine to generate $Br^{+}$.
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Which reaction is used to prepare $2$-hydroxybenzaldehyde from phenol?

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Which reaction is used to make salicylic acid from phenol?

What is the major product formed when phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide?

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