COMEDK2014Chemistryd and f Block Elements
In acidic medium, potassium permanganate oxidises oxalic acid to
Options
- Aoxalate
- Bcarbon dioxide
- Cacetate
- Dacetic acid
Correct answer
B. carbon dioxide
Step-by-step solution
In acidic medium, oxalic acid is oxidised to CO ₂ (carbon dioxide) by KMnO ₄ . aligned 5( COOH )₂+2 KMnO ₄+3 H ₂ SO ₄ & K ₂ SO ₄+2 MnSO ₄+10 CO ₂+8 H ₂ O aligned