The neutralization of formic acid by NaOH produces

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Neutralization of formic acid (HCOOH) by NaOH produces sodium formate (NaHCOO) and water (H2O). This is because NaOH is a strong base and HCOOH is a weak acid, therefore the reaction proceeds towards complete neutralization to form the salt and water. Option A is not correct because the neutralization of a weak acid with a strong base results in the formation of a salt and water. Option B is partially correct since the formate ion will be produced, but no hydronium ions will remain as water is also produced. Option C and D are incorrect because neither formaldehyde nor methyl alcohol is produced in this reaction.

The Neutralization of Formic Acid by NaOH Produces