Organic chemistry

1.     The irritation caused by ant bite is due to

a)     Acetic acid

b)    Formic acid

c)     Butyric acid

d)    All

2.     Formic acid is stronger than acetic acid because of

a)     Strong +ionizing effect in formic acid

b)    Stronger +reducing effect in formic acid

c)     Stronger +ionizing effect in acetic acid

d)    Weaker + ionizing effect in acetic acid

3.     Compound X and Y give effervences with Na₂CO₃ solution. X gives a white ppt with ammonical AgNO₃ while Y gives sweet smell compound on heating with alcohol. X and Y are

a)     Formic acid and acetic acid

b)    Acetone and formic acid

c)     Acetaldehyde and acetic acid

d)    Acetic acid and acetone

1.b

2.c

3.a