Q16 of 312 Page 239

Write the formulae of:

(a) methanoic acid, and


(b) ethanoic acid.

(a) The molecular formula of methanoic acid is HCOOH.

(b) The formula of ethanoic acid is CH3COOH.



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14 Give the common names and IUPAC names of the following compounds:

(a) HCOOH


(b) CH3COOH

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