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The reagent that can be used to distingu...

The reagent that can be used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid is

A

Ammoniacal silver nitrate solution

B

Neutral ferric chloride solution

C

Sodium carbonate solution

D

Phenolphthalein

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The correct Answer is:
A
HCOOH reduces ammoniacal silvernitrate solution, i.e., Tollen’s reagent but acetic acid does not.
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