Question

What is the formula of formic acid

Answer 1

✔️What exactly are Formic acids????

⏹It is simplest form of organic acid..

⏹It decomposes easily in the environment into CO2 and H2o.

formula is ➖CH2O2

But Its chemical formula is ➖HCOOH/ HCO2H.


⏹Physical property :-
it is clear liquid and has sharp acidic smell.

⏹Uses:-
➖It is used as a preservative and antibacterial agent.

➖Mostly used to preserve animal feeds in winter season for animals...

➖It's used in textile industry for dyeing and tanning of leather

➖It's used in laboratories as source of hydride ion and hydrogen.

➖➖⏹REMEMBER ⏹➖➖

✔️Always protect skin and eyes while handling formic acid.

Answer 2

Hey mate, here is your answer ☺️☺️

The formula of formic acid is HCOOH.
It's mainly found in ants and formed by the mixture of carbon monoxide and steam.

Hope it helps u dear ✌️✌️