Formic acid is obtained when – | CHEMISTRY - METHODS OF PREPARATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

Today, August 19

Question

Formic acid is obtained when –

A

Calcium acetate is heated with conc. H₂SO₄

B

Calcium formate is heated with calcium acetate

C

Glycerol is heated with oxalic acid at 373 K

D

Acetaldehyde is oxidised with K₂Cr₂O₇ and H₂SO₄

Answer

Glycerol is heated with oxalic acid at 373 K

Explanation

Solution

(COOH)₂ H– COOH