Carboxylic Acids Question 67

Question: The reaction of HCOOH with conc. $ H_2SO_4 $ gives

[DPMT 1982, CPMT 1989; MP PET 1995; AIIMS 2000; Manipal 2001; Pb. CET 2002 ]

Options:

A) $ CO_2 $

B) CO

C) Oxalic acid

D) Acetic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ HCOOH\xrightarrow{conc.H_2SO_4}CO+H_2O $