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Which of the following statements are correct about HCOOH?

A

It is a stronger acid than `CH_(3)COOH`

B

It forms formyl chloride with `PCl_(5)`

C

It gives CO and `H_(2)O` on heating with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

D

It reduces Tollens' reagent.

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The correct Answer is:
A, C, D
Formyl chloride being unstable decomposes to form `CO+HCl`
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