Question

preparation of formic acid from methanol​

Answer 1

Explanation:

From methyl formate and formamide

When methanol and carbon monoxide are combined in the presence of a strong base, the result is methyl formate, according to the chemical equation: ... Hydrolysis of the methyl formate produces formic acid: HCO2CH3 + H2O → HCOOH + CH3OH.

Answer 2

Answer:

When methanol and carbon monoxide are combined in the presence of a strong base, the result is methyl formate, according to the chemical equation: ... Hydrolysis of the methyl formate produces formic acid: HCO2CH3 + H2O → HCOOH + CH3OH. Efficient hydrolysis of methyl formate requires a large excess of water.