2 Chemistry -- Carboxylic Acid and its Derivatives

Acetic acid can be halogenated in the presence of red phosphorous and chlorine, but formic acid cannot be halogenated in the same way. why?

Acetic acid can be halogenated in the presence of red phosphorous and chlorine, but formic acid cannot be halogenated in the same way. why?

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