Chemistry, asked by chisa8yeshb2ri, 1 year ago

List two tests for experimentally distinguishing between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

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Answered by iamjadhavatharv

It is distinguished on the basis of their reaction with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates. acid reacts with carbonates and hydrogen carbonate to evolve
carbondioxide gas that turns lime water milky.

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