Which Reagent Would You Use as the Basis for a Simple

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Multiple Choice

Which reagent would you use as the basis for a simple chemical test that would distinguish between toluene and vinylbenzene (C₆H₅CH=CH₂) ?

• A)NaOH/H₂O
• B)Br₂/CCl₄
• C)NaBH₄
• D)HCl/H₂O
• E)NaI in acetone

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