NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
How is pure carbon monoxide (CO) prepared on a small scale?
Options
- ABy direct oxidation of carbon in the presence of oxygen
- BBy the reaction of carbon with water vapor
- CBy the dehydration of formic acid with concentrated sulfuric acid
- DBy the passage of steam over hot coke
Correct answer
C. By the dehydration of formic acid with concentrated sulfuric acid
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph states that on a small scale, pure CO is prepared by the dehydration of formic acid with concentrated H2SO 4 at 373 K.