Question

Statement 1: Both $HCOOH$ (I) and $CH_3COOH$ (II) give precipitate with aqueous $AgNO_3$ solution soluble in $HNO_3.$
Statement 2: $HCOOH$ gives positive Tollens test

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both form silver salt $\left(RCOOAg\right),$ soluble in $HNO_3. HCOOH$ gives positive Tollens test