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Formaldehyde and formic acid can be dist...

Formaldehyde and formic acid can be distinguished from each other by treating with `:`

A

Fehling solution

B

Tollen's reagent

C

Ferric chloride

D

Sodium bicarbonate

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D
Fromic acid reacts with dodium bicarbonate but formaldehyde does not.
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