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Structural and Physical Properties of Carbonyls

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The distinguishing test between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid is

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Litmus test

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Tollen’s test

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Esterification test

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Sodium bicarbonate test

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Solution

The correct option is B
Tollen’s test

Methanoic acid is an example for bifunctional compound, contain –CHO group hence it reduce Tollen’s reagent to shining silver mirror.

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