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Given below are some statement concerning formic acid, which of them is/are true?

A

It is a weaker acid than acetic acid

B

It is a reducing agent

C

When its calcium salt is heated, it forms a ketone

D

All of these

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D
All these statements are false as formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid and its calcium salt on dry distillation gives formaldehyde.
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