Organic compounds were named after the source from which they were first isolated. For example, urea got its name since the compound was first obtained from the urine of mammals. Similarly, methyl alcohol was called wood spirit since it could be obtained by the destructive distillation of wood. Acetic acid got its name from acetum (Latin : acetum means vinegar) since it is present in vinegar. Similarly, the name formic acid was derived from formica (Latin : formica means red ants) since it could be obtained by the destructive distillation of red ants. Likewise citric acid is named so because it is found in citrus fruits. These names of organic compounds are called trivial names or common names.
The common name of methanoic acid is

Options

A. acetic acid
B. ethanoic acid
C. formic acid
D. propanoic acid

Answer

C