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Sulphuric acid acts as an acid, an oxidising agent and as a dehydrating agent. In which way does it behave when it acts on:
Formic acid

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The reaction of formic acid with concentrated sulphuric acid gives CO. Sulphuric acid is a strong dehydrating agent. It dehydrates formic acid to give CO and water.
HCOOHH2SO4(conc.)−−−−−−−CO+H2O

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