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General Knowledge · Q1007

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1007

Q1007

Methanoic and ethanoic acids can be distinguished by the action of

A.
NaHCO3
B.
NaOH
C.
Tollen's reagent
Answer
D.
SOCl2

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate solution) can be used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid.