SATHEE: Carboxylic Acids Question 92

Carboxylic Acids Question 92

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

[Kerala CET 2001, 02]

Options:

A) Ammoniacal silver nitrate solution

B) Neutral ferric Chloride solution

C) Sodium carbonate solution

D) Phenolphthalein

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ HCOOH $ reduces ammoniacal silvernitrate solution, i.e., Tollen’s reagent but acetic acid does not.

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Carboxylic Acids Question 92

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

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