Which of the following pairs of substances can be distinguished by use of NaHCO3 solution?
a
CH 3CH2OH and HCOOCH3
b
CH 3CH2OH and CH3COOH
c
CH3COOH and HCOOH
d
CH 3CH2OH and CH3OH
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Domnickado
3 years ago
The answer is correct because alkanols do not react with sodium bicarbonate since they are both weak reagents
Gbolly4d44
4 years ago
The selected answer is wrong!!!
NaHCO3 is used to test for carboxylic acid as it will decompose give effervescence to produce a gas that turns lime water milky.
CO2
Here... Only option C belongs to the carboxylic group.
