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The distinguishing test between methano...

The distinguishing test between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid is

A

Sodium bicarbonate test

B

Esterification test

C

Tollen's test

D

Litmus test

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C

HCOOH & `CH_3COOH` (HCOOH answers Tollens test due to the presence of aldhyde group)
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