Science, asked by seres3a5tynavy, 1 year ago

why is formic acid weak?

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Answered by lifeislife

Formic acid is HCOOH. In reactions, it forms HCOO- and liberates anion H+ .
The H+ ion attacks the other reactant. As the formic acid liberates only one hydrogen, and is a carboxylic acid, of lower member, it is a weaker acid.

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