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The property which distinguishes formic acid from acetic acid is
A
only ammonium salt of formic acid on heating gives amide.
B
when heated with alcohol/ 
only acetic acid forms ester.
only acetic acid forms ester.
C
only acetic acid forms salts with alkali.
D
only formic acid reduces Fehling's solution.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
We can distinguish between formic acid and acetic acid by their action on Fehling's solution. Formic acid gives a red ppt of cuprous oxide but acetic acid does not give red ppt.
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