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p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

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How is pure carbon monoxide (CO) prepared on a small scale?

How is pure carbon monoxide (CO) prepared on a small scale?

Options

  1. ABy direct oxidation of carbon in the presence of oxygen
  2. BBy the reaction of carbon with water vapor
  3. CBy the dehydration of formic acid with concentrated sulfuric acid
  4. 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 H2SO4 at 373 K.
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