Oxalic acid on heating with conc. H2SO4 produce _____________.
A
H2O and CO2
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B
CO,CO2 and H2O
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C
CO2 and H2S
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D
CO and CO2
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Solution
The correct option is DCO,CO2 and H2O Oxalic acid reacts with conc. sulfuric acid to produce a mixture of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water. (COOH)2oxalicacid+conc.H2SO4→CO+CO2+H2O