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Formic acid is obtained when...

Formic acid is obtained when

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Calcium acetate is heated with `conc. H_2 SO_4`.

B

Calcium formate is heated with calcium acetate.

C

Glycerol is heated with oxalic acid.

D

Acetaldehyde is oxidised with `K_2 Cr_2 O_7` and `H_2 SO_4`.

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