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JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 80

A compound 'X' is acidic and it is soluble in NaOH solution, but insoluble in NaHCO3_3 solution. Compound 'X' also gives violet colour with neutral FeCl3_3 solution. The compound 'X' is :

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Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

Tests. Soluble in NaOH but not NaHCO₃ means weaker than carbonic acid but acidic; violet with neutral FeCl₃ is the enol/phenol test. Phenol.

(B)