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Formic acid and acetic acid are distingu...

Formic acid and acetic acid are distinguished by

A

litmus solution

B

caustic soda

C

`NaHCO_3`

D

ammoniacal `AgNO_3`

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D
Formic acid gives silver mirror test while acetic acid does not .
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