Question

Give the structural formula for the methanoic acid.

Answer 1

Methanoic Acid:

• In methanoic acid, the prefix ‘meth’ shows the presence of one carbon atom.
• The suffix ‘oic acid’ shows the presence of the acid group$\left(\mathrm{COOH}\right)$.
• So, therefore the chemical formula of methanoic acid is $\mathrm{HCOOH}$.
• The structural formula of methanoic acid is;