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What is the common name of: (a) methanoic acid, and (b) ethanoic acid?

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(a) Formic acid is the common term for Methanoic acid.

(b) Acetic acid is the common term for Ethanoic acid.

Final answer:
Hence, the common names are given below.
(a) Methanoic acid: Formic acid
(b) Ethanoic acid: Acetic acid

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