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In the following reaction, `H_2 SO_4` acts as
`HCOOH overset (H_2 SO_4) rarr CO + H_2 O`.

A

Dehydrating agent

B

Oxidising agent

C

Reducing agent

D

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A
Since `H_2 O` is lost, `H_2 SO_4` is acting as a dehydrating agent
`HCOOH overset (H_2 SO_4)rarr CO + H_2 O`.
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