what does " A brisk effervescence" mean ?

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Brisk effervescence means the evolution of gas in bubble form. As in the case of cold drink, when you shake it brisk effervescence of carbon dioxide are released.
In organic chemistry this test is use to distinguish between carboxylic acids and phenols.

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