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Assertion : `HCOOH` formic acid add react with `H_(2)SO_(4)` to form `CO`.
Reason : `H_(2)SO_(4)` is mild (moderate) oxidizing agent.

A

If Both assertion and reason are true reason is a true explation of the assertion.

B

If Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
B
In `HCOOH overset (H_(2)SO_(4)) to H_(2)O + CO`
`H_(2)SO_(4)` behaves like dehydrating agent
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