give chemical test to distinguish :

1.phenol to benzyl alcohol

2.butan-2-ol and 2methyl propane 2 ol

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Ferric chloride test:

Phenol gives violet colour with neutral FeCl₃ solution whereas benzyl alcohol does not react with FeCl₃ solution.

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