Which Reagent Would Best Serve as the Basis for a Simple

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Multiple Choice

Which reagent would best serve as the basis for a simple chemical test to distinguish between C₆H₅CH=CHCOOH and C₆H₅CH=CHCH₃?

• A)Concd.H₂SO₄
• B)Br₂/CCl₄
• C)CrO₃/H₂SO₄
• D)NaHCO₃/H₂O
• E)KMnO₄/H₂O

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