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Phenol is heated with pthalic anhydride in the presence of concentrated H₂SO₄.The product gives pink colour with alkali. The product is
Options
(a) salicylic acid
(b) bakelite
(c) phenolphthalein
(d) fluorescein
Correct Answer:
phenolphthalein
Explanation:
When phenol is heated with phthalic anhydride and a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) are added, phenolphthalein is formed. On adding excess of sodium hydroxide to this product, a pink colour is produced. This process is called phthalein fusion test.
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Topics: Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
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Subject: Chemistry
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