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Why does formic acid exist as dimer? What is its one consequence?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Understanding Formic Acid Structure**: - Formic acid (HCOOH) has the following structure: - H-C(=O)-O-H. - It consists of a carbon atom bonded to a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carbonyl group (C=O). 2. **Formation of Dimer**: ...
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