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Which of the following statements are true about HCOOH ?

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It is a STRONGER acid than `CH_(3)COOH`
It forms formly CHLORIDE with `PCl_(5)`
It gives `CO` and `H_(2)O` on heating with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`
It reduces Tollen's reagent

Solution :Formic acid `(HC COH)` do not give FORMYL chloride with `PCl_(5)`. This is because formyl chloride is unstable and do not exist.


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