Tests of Carboxylic Acids

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Tests of Carboxylic Acids: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Test to Distinguish Formic Acid and Acetic Acid, Test to Distinguish Ethyl Alcohol and Acetic Acid, Test to Distinguish Acetone and Acetic Acid and, Test to Distinguish Benzoic Acid and Phenol

Important Questions on Tests of Carboxylic Acids

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Among acetone and ethanoic acid, the positive result for the iodoform test is given by _____.

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The iodoform test is used to distinguish acetone and ethanoic acid.

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The product obtained for iodoform test by acetone is yellow _____.

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Among ethanol and ethanoic acid, the positive result for iodoform test is given by _____.

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The iodoform test is used to distinguish ethanol and ethanoic acid.

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In iodoform test, the ethanol produces _____ precipitate.

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Among phenol and alcohol, the positive result for sodium hydroxide test given by _____.

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Phenol and carboxylic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide, but alcohol does not.

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Alcohol does not react with sodium hydroxide because it is _____.

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Write the iodoform test to distinguish acetone and ethanoic acid.

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Write the iodoform test to distinguish ethanol and ethanoic acid.

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Distinguish alcohol, phenol and carboxylic acid by using sodium hydroxide.

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How does ferric chloride test used to distinguish benzoic acid from phenol?

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How does bicarbonate test used to distinguish benzoic acid from phenol?

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How does Fehling's solution test used to distinguish formic acid from acetic acid?

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How does mercuric chloride test used to distinguish formic acid from acetic acid?