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In the laboratory, CO is made by dehydrating formic acid with which reagent?
AConc. sulfuric acid
BConc. nitric acid
CDilute sulfuric acid
DDilute nitric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Conc. sulfuric acid
Concentrated H2SO4 removes water from HCOOH, releasing carbon monoxide.
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