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STATEMENT - 1 : Formic acid is the only mono baisc acid which undergoes oxdation with oxidizing agent .
STATEMENT - 2 : Formic acid behaves as acid as well as aldehyde .

A

Statement -1 is true, Statement - 2 is true , Statement -2 is a correct explaination for statement - 1

B

Statement -1 True, Statement - 2 is True , Statement - 2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement - 1 .

C

Statement -1 is True, Statement - 2 is False .

D

Statement -1 is False , Statement -2 is True .

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To analyze the statements provided in the question, we will break down each statement and evaluate their correctness step by step. ### Step 1: Evaluate Statement 1 **Statement 1**: Formic acid is the only monobasic acid which undergoes oxidation with oxidizing agents. - **Definition of Monobasic Acid**: A monobasic acid is one that can donate only one proton (H⁺) per molecule when dissolved in water. Formic acid (HCOOH) has one ionizable hydrogen atom, making it a monobasic acid. - **Oxidation of Formic Acid**: Formic acid can be oxidized to carbon dioxide (CO₂) when treated with strong oxidizing agents. This characteristic is unique among monobasic acids, as most other monobasic acids do not undergo oxidation in the same manner. **Conclusion for Statement 1**: This statement is true. ### Step 2: Evaluate Statement 2 **Statement 2**: Formic acid behaves as an acid as well as an aldehyde. - **Structure of Formic Acid**: The structure of formic acid can be represented as HCOOH, which contains both a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO). - **Dual Behavior**: The presence of the aldehyde group allows formic acid to exhibit properties of both an acid and an aldehyde. As an acid, it can donate a proton (H⁺), and as an aldehyde, it can participate in reactions typical of aldehydes, such as oxidation. **Conclusion for Statement 2**: This statement is also true. ### Step 3: Relationship Between the Statements - **Justification**: Statement 2 provides a justification for Statement 1. The reason formic acid is classified as a monobasic acid is due to its ability to donate one proton, which is a characteristic of acids. The aldehyde functionality does not affect its classification as a monobasic acid but rather adds to its unique properties. ### Final Conclusion Both statements are true, and Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1. ### Answer Options Based on the evaluation: - **Statement 1 is true.** - **Statement 2 is true.** - **Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1.** ### Final Answer: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1. ---
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