Mention at least two simple chemical tests by which you can distinguish between benzaldehyde and benzoic acid.

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Mention at least two simple chemical tests by which you can distinguish between benzaldehyde and benzoic acid.

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Benzaldehyde will respond to the Tollen's reagent where as benzoic acid will not respond to it.

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