Q.

Statement 1: Formic acid reduces Tollens reagent.

Statement 2: Compounds containing CHO group reduce Tollens' reagent.

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a

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

b

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

c

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

d

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

 HCOOH acts as a reducing agent because it can be easily oxidized to CO2 and H2O and hence reduces Tollens' reagent.

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