Class 12Chemistry8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivativeProperties of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
MediumWhich of the following statements is true regarding $HCOOH$ (formic acid)?
- AIt is weaker than $CH_3COOH$ (acetic acid).
- BIt acts as a reducing agent.
- CIt gives a ketone when its calcium salt is heated.
- DIt acts as an oxidizing agent.
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