An acid, obtained by destructive distillation of wood which in turn gives acetic acid is..........................

Oxalic acid

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Pyroligneous acid

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Chloro acetic acid

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Cirtic acid

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The correct option is B Pyroligneous acid
Pyroligneous acid is also known as wood vinegar which is a dark liquid produced through the natural act of carbonization. It is acidic water soluble liquid containing 10%acetic acid.methyl alcohol,acetone and tarry residue.

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An acid, obtained by destructive distillation of wood which in turn gives acetic acid is..........................

The correct option is B Pyroligneous acidPyroligneous acid is also known as wood vinegar which is a dark liquid produced through the natural act of carbonization. It is acidic water soluble liquid containing 10%acetic acid.methyl alcohol,acetone and tarry residue.

The correct option is B Pyroligneous acid
Pyroligneous acid is also known as wood vinegar which is a dark liquid produced through the natural act of carbonization. It is acidic water soluble liquid containing 10%acetic acid.methyl alcohol,acetone and tarry residue.