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 that would distinguish between the pair of compounds listed below?

• A)AgNO₃ in H₂O
• B)Dilute NaHCO₃
• C)Dilute NaOH
• D)C₆H₅SO₂Cl/OH^-,then H₃O⁺
• E)Dilute HCl

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