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What is the common name for methanoic acid (HCOOH) ?


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Acetic acid

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Formic acid

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Propionic acid

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Butyric acid

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Solution

The correct option is B

Formic acid


The table given below shows the structural formula of the carboxylic acids and their common name:
Structural FormulaCommon Name HCOOH Formic AcidCH3COOHAcetic AcidCH2CH2COOHPropionic AcidCH3CH2CH2COOHButyric Acid

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