Which Reagent Would Serve as the Basis for a Simple

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Multiple Choice

Which reagent would serve as the basis for a simple chemical test to distinguish between benzoic acid and benzamide?

• A)Cold dilute NaOH
• B)Cold dilute NaHCO₃
• C)Cold concd H₂SO₄
• D)More than one of these choices.
• E)None of these choices.

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