Treatment of formic acid with concentrated sulfuric acid gives · ABC26IN0721
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
Treatment of formic acid with concentrated sulfuric acid gives
(a)$\mathrm{CO}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
(b)$\mathrm{CO}_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{2}$
(c)$\mathrm{HCHO}+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$
(d)no product (no reaction)
Answer
Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Concentrated H₂SO₄ dehydrates formic acid: HCOOH → CO + H₂O (a).
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