Q. Given below are some statements concerning formic acid, which of them is true?
A) It is weaker acid than acetic acid
B) It is reducing agent
C) When its calcium salt is heated, it forms a ketone
D) It is an oxidising agent
Explanation
(b)
Formic acid also act as a reducing agent as it can reduce Tollen’s reagent, Fehling solution, mercuric chloride and $KMnO_{4}$ etc.
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