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Which of the following reagent solutions can be used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid?

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Ammoniacal AgNO3 solution
b
FeCl3 solution
c
Na2CO3 solution
d
NaOH solution

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Correct option is A

Methanoic acid (i.e. formic acid) reduces ammoniacal AgNO3 solution (Tollens reagent) while ethanoic acid does not.

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