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Which of the following is true ?

A

HCOOH is weaker acid than `CH_(3)-COOH`

B

HCOOH is oxidizing agent

C

`CH_(3)-COOH` is reducinig agent

D

HCOOH is reducing agent

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D

Property of formic acid.
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