JEE Main Chemistry question

Given below are some statements concerning formic acid, which of them is true?

(A)It is weaker acid than acetic acid
(B)It is reducing agentCorrect
(C)When its calcium salt is heated, it forms a ketone
(D)It is an oxidising agent

Answer: (B)

Solution

Formic acid has a C–H bond directly on the carboxyl carbon, giving it a hidden aldehyde-like character: it readily reduces Tollens'/Fehling's reagents and acts as a reducing agent. (It is

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