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Formic acid and acetic acid are distingu...

Formic acid and acetic acid are distinguished by

A

the help of litmus paper

B

caustic soda

C

`NaHCO_(3)`

D

ammonical `AgNO_(3)`

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D
Formic acid gives test with ammonical `AgNO_(3)`, acetic acid does not.
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