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Which of the following statements is/are correct about formic acid?

A

a.It reduces Tollens reagent.

B

b.It gives `CO` and `H_(2)O` on heating with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`.

C

c.It is a stronger acid than benzoic acid

D

d.It forms formyl chloride with `PCl_(5)`.

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The correct Answer is:
A, B, C
Statement `(a), (b)`, and `(c )` are correct, but statement `(d)` is incorrect, although `HCOOH+PCl_(5)` gives `H-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-Cl` (Formyl chloride) but it is unstable and does not exist.
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