Methanoic and ethanoic acids can be distinguished by the action of
A
NaHCO<sub>3</sub>
B
NaOH
C
Tollen's reagent
D
SOCl<sub>2</sub>
Correct Answer: Tollen's reagent
Tollen's reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate solution) can be used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid.