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Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives

Heating sodium formate at 360^ C yields:

Options

  1. ACO ₂
  2. BCO
  3. CNo reaction
  4. 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

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