Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
Heating sodium formate at 360^ C yields
Options
- ACO ₂
- Bno action
- CCO
- Dsodium oxalate
Correct answer
D. sodium oxalate
Step-by-step solution
When sodium formate is heated at 360^ C , it undergoes a coupling reaction with the elimination of hydrogen gas to form sodium oxalate. 2 HCOONa 360^ C Na₂C₂O₄ + H₂ Thus, the product obtained is sodium oxalate. Answer: sodium oxalate