Question detail
What is the structural formula of methanoic acid?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
Question
- A. HCOOH
- B. C2H4O2
- C. C3H6O2
- D. C1H2O
Answer
The correct option is HCOOH.
Explanation
The correct option is "HCOOH" because it supports the approved learning objective: Represent carboxylic acids in displayed, structural and molecular formula forms. The other options are incorrect or weaker because they are vague, use the wrong Chemistry context, or do not clearly explain the answer for Carboxylic acids.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Carboxylic Acid Representation
Students often confuse the displayed formula of carboxylic acids with their structural formula, leading to incorrect representations.
Review the differences between displayed and structural formulae, ensuring to practice drawing both for carboxylic acids, focusing on the –COOH functional group.
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