Question

The chemical formula of formic acid is

• A. $HCOOH$
• B. $C{H}_{3}COOH$
• C. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}COOH$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $HCOOH$

Formic acid has carboxylic acid as the functional group in it. Its chemical formula is $HCOOH$ and its IUPAC name is methanoic acid. $C{H}_{3}COOH$ is acetic acid or ethanoic acid and $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}COOH$ is propanoic acid.