A suitable reagent for distinguish between ethanoic and ethanol is
-
A.
bromine water -
B.
Fehling’s solution -
C.
sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (iv) -
D.
Ammoniacal silver trioxonitrate(V)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Sodium hydrogen trionocarbonate iv is the only distinguishing reagent between ethanoic and ethanol. Option A, B, D are not conspicuous in distinguishing between ethanoic and ethanol
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