Distinguish between formic acid and acetic acid
Formic acid (HCOOH) contains both an aldehydic (-CHO) as well as a carboxyl group (-COOH) but acetic acid (CH3COOH) contains only a carboxyl group. Therefore, formic acid behaves as a…
Formic acid (HCOOH) contains both an aldehydic (-CHO) as well as a carboxyl group (-COOH) but acetic acid (CH3COOH) contains only a carboxyl group. Therefore, formic acid behaves as a…