Answer» | Alcohol | Phenol | | Alcohol is an organic compound where its molecule consists of one or more hydroxyl groups which is further attached to a carbon atom. | Phenol, on the other hand, is a compound consisting of a hydroxyl group bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group. | | Alcohols are said to be aliphatic hydrocarbons. | Phenols are mainly aromatic hydrocarbons. | | In comparison to phenol, alcohols are less acidic. | Phenols are acidic in nature and should be diluted before using it. | | In terms of usage, alcohol is the main ingredient in alcoholic beverages. They are also used in ink, pharma, ink and many other industries. | Phenols are mainly used in medicinal products as antiseptic agents. | | Alcohols are mostly colourless and they are in liquid state. | Phenols are colourless solids in the form of crystals. |
These are the differences between Alcohol and Phenol | Alcohol | Phenol | | Compounds in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom R3COH. The term 'hydroxyl' refers to the radical species, HO | Compounds having one or more hydroxy groups attached to a benzene or other arene ring | | Does not effect litmus paper. | Turn blue litmus paper. | | On treating with neutral ferrric chloride solution alcohol does not give any colour. | On treating with neutral ferrric chloride solution phenol gives violet color. | | Alcohols are mostly colourless and they are in liquid state | Phenols are colourless solids in the form of crystals. | | Alcohols show no impact or reaction during tests as they are mostly neutral. | Phenol can change litmus paper red as they are acidic in nature. |
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