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Formic acid is obtained when :...

Formic acid is obtained when :

A

calcium acetate is heated with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

B

glycerol is heated with oxalic acid

C

acetaldehyde is oxidised with `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7) and H_(2)SO_(4)`

D

calcium formate is heated with calcium acetate

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