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The general formula of the compound obtained as a result of reaction between formic acid and hydropiodic acid is

A

`C_(n)H_(2n+1)Oh`

B

`C_(n)H_(2n+2)`

C

`C_(n)H_(2n)O`

D

`C_(n)H_(2n)`

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The correct Answer is:
b
The product of the reaction is `CH_(4)` and hence, the general formula is `C_(n)H_(2n+2^(+))`
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