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To distinguish between formic acid and acetic acid, the suitable reagent is
1. acidified `KMnO_(4)`
2. Tollen's reagent
3. ethyl alcohol
4. sodium bicarbonate
The correct answer is

A

1,2,3,4

B

1,2,3

C

2,3,4

D

1,2

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d
Formic acid decolouries acidified `KMnO_(4)` solution as well as gives silver mirror with Tollen's reagent.
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