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When formic acid or oxalic acid is treated with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` , the gas evolved isA. `H_(2)S`B. COC. `SO_(2)`D. `CO_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`{:(CO OH),("|"),(CO OH):} overset(Conc. H_(2)SO_(4))toCO+CO_(2)+H_(2)O`
`HCO OH overset(Conc. H_(2)SO_(4))toCO +H_(2)`
Conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` acts as a dehydrating agent eliminates water.


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