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  4. Assertion: CH3COOH but not HCOOH can be halogenated in presence of red P and Cl2. Reason: Both formic acid and CH3COOH are highly soluble in water.

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Q. Assertion : $CH_3COOH$ but not $HCOOH$ can be halogenated in presence of red $P$ and $Cl_2$.
Reason : Both formic acid and $CH_3COOH$ are highly soluble in water.

AIIMSAIIMS 2019Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Correct answer is (b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion