Decomposition of oxalic acid in the pres...

Decomposition of oxalic acid in the presence of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` gives

A

CO

B

`CO_(2)`

C

Formic acid

D

`H_(2)O`

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The correct Answer is:

A, B, C

`underset("COOH")underset(|)("COOH")+underset(Delta)overset(H_(2)SO_(4))(rarr)CO + CO_(2)+H_(2)O`

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