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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