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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What are $X$ and $Y$ respectively in the following set of reactions?

Match the reagents in List-$I$ with the product in List-$II$ obtained from phenol.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$a$. $(i)$ $NaOH$,$(ii)$ $CO_2$,$(iii)$ $H^{+}$ $i$. Benzoquinone
$b$. $(i)$ Aqueous $NaOH + CHCl_3$,$(ii)$ $H^{+}$ $ii$. Benzene
$c$. $Zn$ dust,$\Delta$ $iii$. Salicylaldehyde
$d$. $Na_2Cr_2O_7, H_2SO_4$ $iv$. Salicylic acid

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which one of the following compounds gives aspirin on reacting with acetic anhydride in the presence of conc. $H_2SO_4$?

Assertion : Phenol on oxidation with $KMnO_4$ gives meso-tartaric acid.
Reason : Pure phenol is colourless but turns pink due to oxidation to phenoquinone.

The major product in the following reaction is:

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