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In the reaction `HCOOH overset (H_2SO_4)to CO+H_2O,H_2SO_4` acts as

A

reducing agent

B

oxidising agent

C

dehydrating agent

D

All of the above

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C
`H_2SO_(4)` acts as dehydrating agent in the following reaction.
`HCOOH overset(H_(2)SO_(4))to CO+H_(2)O`
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