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Q4. List two tests experimentally distinguishing between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid and2describe how these tests are preformed.

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1.litmus test :alcohol does not have any affect on litmus paper so it is neutral whereas carboxylic acid turns blue to red as it is acidic in nature.2.carboxylic acid releases carbon dioxide gas whereas alcohol releases hydrogen gas.3.alcohol has a pleasant smell whereas carboxylic acid has smell of vinegar.



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