Which of the following statements are correct for phenol?
$(A)$ In general,phenol is more acidic than alcohol.
$(B)$ Phenol is used in the production of melamine plastic.
$(C)$ Phenol gives violet colour with neutral ferric chloride solution.
$(D)$ Phenol when heated with acetyl chloride gives phenetole.

  • A
    $C \& D$
  • B
    $A \& D$
  • C
    $B \& C$
  • D
    $A \& C$

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