wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

When oxalic acid is acted upon by sulphuric acid, some products are formed. Oxidation state of carbon in the product/s formed is/are:

A
0
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
+2
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
+4
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
4
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct options are
B +2
C +4
Reaction of Oxalic acid and Sulphuric acid.
H2C+32O4+H2SO4H2O+CO+42+CO+2
The oxidation state of Carbon is changing to +2 and +4

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Oxoacids of Sulphur
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon