MCQ
Formaldehyde and formic acid can be distinguished using
  • A
    Tollen's reagent
  • B
    Fehling solution
  • C
    Ferric chloride
  • Sodium bicarbonate

Answer

Correct option: D.
Sodium bicarbonate
d
(d)$HCOOH + NaHC{O_3} \to HCOONa + {H_2}O + C{O_2}$
$HCHO + NaHC{O_3} \to {\rm{No}}\,\,{\rm{reaction}}$

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