Formic acid and acid may be distinguished by the reaction with

1.	Formic acid and acid may be distinguished by the reaction with
Answer» sodium 2, 4-Dinitrophenyl hydrazine Sodium ethoxide Dilute ACIDIC permanganate Solution :`5HCOOH + 3H_(2)SO_(4) + 2KMnO_(4) rarr K_(2)SO_(4) + 2MnSO_(4) + 5CO_(2) + 8 H_(2)O` `CH_(3)COOH + KMnO_(4) + H_(2)SO_(4) rarr` No REACTION.

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