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Among formic acid, acetic acid and stearic acid,which is suitable for saponification reaction? |
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Answer» fference – Formic Acid vs Acetic Acid Both formic acid and acetic acid are ORGANIC molecules that can be categorized as CARBOXYLIC ACIDS due to the presence of a carboxyl group. Therefore, both compounds are ACIDIC compounds. However, in aqueous solutions, these are weak acids that are partially dissociated into their conjugated base form by releasing a proton. The main difference between formic acid and acetic acid is that formic acid is COMPOSED of a carboxyl group attached to a hydrogen atom WHEREAS acetic acid is composed of a METHYL group attached to a carboxyl group. |
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