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'''Formic acid''', HCOOH, also known as methanoic acid, is the simplest member of the [[carboxylic acid]]s, RCOOH (where R = H, or any alkyl group). It is a pungent liquid which in its natural occurrence is largely responsible both for the sting in stinging nettles and in ants. | '''Formic acid''', HCOOH, also known as methanoic acid, is the simplest member of the [[carboxylic acid]]s, RCOOH (where R = H, or any alkyl group). It is a pungent liquid which in its natural occurrence is largely responsible both for the sting in stinging nettles and in ants. | ||
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Concentrated [[sulfuric acid]] dehydrates formic acid to give carbon monoxide. | Concentrated [[sulfuric acid]] dehydrates formic acid to give carbon monoxide. | ||
:HCOOH - H<sub>2</sub>O → CO | :HCOOH - H<sub>2</sub>O → CO[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:01, 17 August 2024
Formic acid, HCOOH, also known as methanoic acid, is the simplest member of the carboxylic acids, RCOOH (where R = H, or any alkyl group). It is a pungent liquid which in its natural occurrence is largely responsible both for the sting in stinging nettles and in ants.
Formic acid is a stronger acid than any other member of the unsubstituted carboxylic acid series, and forms salts, called formates, which (except for those of lead and silver) are readily soluble in water.
Concentrated sulfuric acid dehydrates formic acid to give carbon monoxide.
- HCOOH - H2O → CO