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Give a test for experimentally distinguishing between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.Describe how these tests are performed. [2]
Asked by ananyamazing | 13 Feb, 2019, 09:21: AM
Expert Answer
The carboxylic acid can be distinguished from alcohol by performing the following tests:
i. Test with NaHCO3 solution in water:
On adding carboxylic acid to baking soda, carbon dioxide is liberated with brisk effervescence.
On adding a solution of baking soda to alcohol, no brisk effervescence occurs.
ii. Test with blue litmus solution: Carboxylic acid turns blue litmus red.
There is no change in colour when a blue litmus solution is added to alcohol
Answered by Ramandeep | 13 Feb, 2019, 10:14: AM
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