Chemistry, asked by zeenatmasoun, 11 months ago

How would you distinguish experimently between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

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Answered by kanishqjha80

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We can distinguish between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid on the basis of their reaction with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates. Acid reacts with carbonate and hydrogen carbonate to evolve CO2 gas that turns lime water milky. Alcohols, on the other hand, do not react with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates.

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