Question

Distinguish between methanoic acid and
ethanoic acid.
CH, - CH2 - N - CH,
CH3
Br o
CH - CH – C – NH,
CHOCH,
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1) Methanoic acid gives silver mirror test with Tollen's reagent , whereas ethanoic acid does not give that test . 2) Methanoic acid gives white precipitate with mercuric chloride solution . Ethanoic acid does not give this test .