Formic acid can be distinguish from acetic acid because form... | CHEMISTRY - CHEMICAL REACTIONS (CARBOXYL GROUP) | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Formic acid can be distinguish from acetic acid because formic acid :

A

Release H2 with sodium

B

Gives ester with alcohol

C

Reduces AgNO3

D

Turns red litmus to blue

Answer

Reduces AgNO3

Explanation

Solution

HCOOH $\xrightarrow { \mathrm { AgNO } _ { 3 } + \mathrm { NH } _ { 4 } \mathrm { OH } }$ CO2 + H2O + Ag ¯