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Formic acid and acetic acid are distinguished from each other by reaction with ______?

Formic acid and acetic acid are distinguished from each other by reaction with ______?

فارمک ایسڈ اور ایسٹک ایسڈ ______ کے ساتھ رد عمل کے ذریعہ ایک دوسرے سے ممتاز ہیں؟
Explanation
  • Formic acid (HCOOH) reacts with HgCl₂ to form mercuric formate, while acetic acid (CH₃COOH) does not. This distinguishes the two acids.
  • The presence of the aldehyde group in formic acid makes it reactive with HgCl₂, whereas acetic acid lacks such reactivity.