Conversion of Formic acid into acetic acid

Explanation

To convert formic acid (HCOOH) into acetic acid (CH3COOH), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Reduction of Formic Acid
- **Reaction**: Start with formic acid (HCOOH) and reduce it using hydrogen gas (H2) in the presence of palladium on carbon (Pd/C) as a catalyst.
- **Product**: This reaction will convert formic acid into methanol (CH3OH).

### Step 2: Formation of Cyanide
- **Reaction**: React the methanol (CH3OH) with potassium cyanide (KCN).
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