Ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$ and formic acid $(HCO_2H)$ cannot be distinguished by:

  • A
    Tollen's reagent
  • B
    Hot acidic $KMnO_4$ solution
  • C
    Fehling solution
  • D
    $HgCl_2$ solution

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