Formic acid is more acidic than...

Formic acid is more acidic than

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion and reason are both incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:

B

(b) Crrect explanation. Reducing nature of formic acid is due to the presence of CHO group which is not present in acetic acid.

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