MCQ
Which acid can be oxidised be Fehling solution:
- AMalonic acid
- BAcetic acid
- COxalic acid
- ✓formic acid
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
formic acid
d
Formic acid can be oxidised by Fehling solution, Tollen's ragent, mercuric chloride and potassium permanganate.
Formic acid can be oxidised by Fehling solution, Tollen's ragent, mercuric chloride and potassium permanganate.
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