Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between the following pair of compounds: Benzoic acid and Ethyl benzoate

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Give a simple chemical test to distinguish between the following pair of compounds:

Benzoic acid and Ethyl benzoate

Chemical Equations/Structures

Distinguish Between

Solution

Benzoic acid in reaction with sodium bicarbonate liberates CO₂ gas with vigorous effervescence, whereas ethyl benzoate does not.

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Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones - Oxidation

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Chapter 8: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids - Exercises [Page 256]

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Chapter 8 Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Exercises | Q 8.13 (iv) | Page 256

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