P-Block Elements Ques 465

Question: Oxalic acid when heated with conc. $ H_2SO_4, $ gives out

[DPMT 1981; AFMC 1998]

Options:

A) $ H_2O $ and $ CO_2 $

B) $ CO $ and $ CO_2 $

C) Oxalic sulphate

D) $ CO_2 $ and $ H_2S $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Oxalic acid reacts with conc. sulphuric acid to produce a mixture of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water.



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