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Chemistry Question on introduction to organic chemistry

Oxalic acid on heating with conc. H2SO4 H_2SO_4 gives

A

COCO only

B

CO2CO_2 Only

C

CO2+H2O CO_2 + H_2O

D

CO+CO2+H2OCO + CO_2 + H_2O

Answer

CO+CO2+H2OCO + CO_2 + H_2O

Explanation

Solution

(\left(\because\right. Conc H2SO4H _{2} SO _{4} is a strong dehydrating agent, ie, removes water readily.)