Question
Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding formic acid?...
Which of the following statements is correct regarding formic acid?
A
It is a reducing agent.
B
It is a weaker acid than acetic acid.
C
It is an oxidizing agent
D
When its calcium salt is heated, it forms acetone.
Answer
It is a reducing agent.
Explanation
Solution
: formic acid acts as a reducing agent it reduces Fehling’s and Tollen’s reagent