Question

How is fomic acid prepared in lab.? Give a chemical reaction on it!.​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is made by the action of sulfuric acid upon sodium formate, which is produced from carbon monoxide and sodium hydroxide. Formic acid is also prepared in the form of its esters by treatment of carbon monoxide with an alcohol such as methanol (methyl alcohol) in the presence of a catalyst.

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