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Glycerol on treatment with oxalic acid at 383K forms ____.

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Allyl alcohol
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Formic acid
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CO2 and CO
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Glyceric acid
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Solution

The correct option is B Formic acid
When Glycerol is heated with oxalic acid at 383 K, it forms formic acid.
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