The key difference between formic acid and acetic acid is that formic acid (or methanoic acid, HCOOH) contains a carboxylic acid group attached to a hydrogen atom whereas acetic acid (or ethanoic acid, CH3COOH) has a methyl group attached to a carboxylic acid. Both formic acid and acetic acid are simple carboxylic acids. However, formic … Continue reading Difference Between Formic Acid and Acetic Acid