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Conversion to the product will be confirmed using an iron (III) chloride test for phenols, in comparison to controls.
Discuss:
If phenols react with FeCl3 (aq.) to give a positive result (color change), which compound(s) in the reaction above do you predict will give a positive test?
phenol
Step 1. Add samples to 3 separate test tubes
Step 1. Add samples to 3 separate test tubes
stanndards.mp4tt #1: DI water
tt #2: salicylic acid
tt #3: the product
Step 2. Add 1 mL of 0.1% ferric chloride solution
Step 2. Add 1 mL of 0.1% ferric chloride solution
chem_test_FeCl3.mp4Observe any change in color
proposed structure of the color complex between Fe3+ and phenol
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