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A suitable reagent for distinguish between ethanoic and ethanol is

A suitable reagent for distinguish between ethanoic and ethanol is
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
  • A Bromine water
  • B Fehling’s solution
  • C Sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (iv)
  • D Ammoniacal silver trioxonitrate(V)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sodium hydrogen trionocarbonate iv is the only distinguishing reagent between ethanoic and ethanol. Option A, B, D are not conspicuous in distinguishing between ethanoic and ethanol

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