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The reaction of formic acid with concent...

The reaction of formic acid with concentrated `H_2 SO_4` gives

A

`CH_(3)CO OH`

B

`CO_(2)+H_(2)O`

C

`CO+H_(2)O`

D

HCHO

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C
Formic acid undergoes dehydration when treated with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`
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