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(B) Formic acid $(HCOOH)$ contains an aldehydic group $(-CHO)$ attached to a hydrogen atom. Due to the presence of this aldehydic group,it acts as a s

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It reduces ammoniacal silver nitrate (Tollens' reagent).

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(B) Formic acid $(HCOOH)$ contains an aldehydic group $(-CHO)$ attached to a hydrogen atom. Due to the presence of this aldehydic group,it acts as a strong reducing agent. It reduces Tollens' reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate) to metallic silver $(Ag)$. Formic acid is actually stronger than acetic acid ($K_a$ of $HCOOH \approx 1.8 	imes 10^{-4}$ vs $K_a$ of $CH_3COOH \approx 1.8 	imes 10^{-5}$),making option $C$ incorrect. It is miscible with water due to hydrogen bonding,making option $A$ incorrect.

Which of the following statements is true for formic acid $(HCOOH)$?

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