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.
