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Which of the following tests would help in the distinction of HCOOH and `CH_(3)COOH`?

A

Treatment with Tollens reagent

B

Treatment with NaOH

C

Treatment with Na

D

Formation of their respective amides

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The correct Answer is:
A
HCOOH gives positive Tollens test (silver mirror).
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