Q42 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (26 May) · Chemistry

Assertion : $\mathrm{HCOOH}$ reacts with $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ to form CO. Reason : $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ is a mild oxidising agent.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Correct answer
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

$\mathrm{HCOOH} \stackrel{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{CO}$ Here, $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ behaves as a dehydrating agent.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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