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Methanoic and ethanoic acids can be distinguished by the action of

A. NaHCO3

B. NaOH

C. Tollen's reagent

D. SOCl2

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate solution) can be used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid.

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