Question

Acetic acid and `CH_(3)COCl` can be distinguished by
A. `NaHCO_(3)`test
B. `Na` metal test
C. Ester formation test
D. `Br_(2)(aq)` test

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A::B
(a) acetic acid reacts with` NaHCO_(3)` to give `CO_(20` acetyl chloride does not. (b) Acetic acid will give hydrogen gas with sodium metal whereas acetyl chlorides does not. (c) Both will for ester. (d) Both do not react with `Br_(2)(aq)`.