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Assertion : `HCOOH` formic acid react with `H_(2)SO_(4)` to form `CO`.
Reason : `H_(2)SO_(4)` is mild (moderate) oxidizing agent.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion and reason are both incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) Correct explanation. `H_(2)SO_(4)` behaves as a dehydrating agent in the reaction.
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