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The reaction of HCOOH with conc. H2 SO4 ...

The reaction of `HCOOH` with `conc. H_2 SO_4` gives :

A

`CO_(2)`

B

CO

C

Oxalic acid

D

Acetic acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
As conc `H_(2)SO_(4)` is a dehydrating agent, so HCOOH dehydrates to give CO + `H_(2)` O
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