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Iron (III) Chloride reacts with the Phenol group. ibuprofen and Naproxen do not have a phenol group. Acetaminophen, on the other hand, does have a phenol group with would indicate a positive test (purple color change) with in the presence of Iron (III) Chloride.

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Q: Why do ibuprofen and naproxen not give a positive test with 1 percent ironIII chloride?
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