Question

How to convert chloroform to Formica acid

Answer 1

Heya....

Here's your asnwer...

CHCl3 + KOH = HC(OH)3

this looses one water molecule. So

HC(OH)3 = HCOOH + H2O

Again due to presence of KOH ( base ) it forms salt

HCOOH + KOH = HCOOK + H2O

Therefore on acidifying it, formic acid is obtained back

HCOOK + H+ = HCOOH

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