Question

What happens when Formic acid reacts with tollen's reagent and give reaction.?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Formic acid (HCOOH) is not a true acid, it contains both aldehyde as well as carboxyl group (−COOH) and it behaves as a reducing agent. Therefore, formic acid reduces Tollen's reagent to metallic silver. While in case of acetic acid there is no Aldehydic group to reduce Tollen's reagent.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Formic Acid or H-COOH has an aldehyde linked to it. And so like any other aldehyde it gives a reaction with Tollens Reagent, precipitating Silver.

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