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Which of the following reagent/solution can be used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid?

A

Tollen's reagents

B

Fehling's solution

C

`FeCl_(3)` solution

D

`Na_(2)CO_(3)` solution

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The correct Answer is:
A,B,C
Due to presence of `-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-H` group
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