Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
Heating sodium formate at 360^ C yields:
Options
- ACO ₂
- BCO
- CNo reaction
- DSodium oxalate
Correct answer
D. Sodium oxalate
Step-by-step solution
When sodium formate is heated to about 360^ C , it undergoes decomposition to form sodium oxalate and hydrogen gas. The chemical equation for the reaction is: 2 HCOONa 360^ C Na₂C₂O₄ + H₂ Thus, the product obtained is sodium oxalate. Answer: Sodium oxalate