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To distinguish the three compounds: 1. Test solubility in water - the alcohol will be immiscible while the acid and phenol will be soluble. 2. Test reaction with sodium hydroxide - the acid will produce a salt that is soluble in water, phenol will produce a salt that is soluble in water, while the alcohol will show no reaction. 3. Compare acidity - phenol is a weaker acid than benzoic acid, so its salt will be more soluble in water. So based on these tests we can distinguish: Benzoic acid -> soluble i
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