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Heating sodium formate at 360^ C yields

Options

  1. ACO ₂
  2. Bno action
  3. CCO
  4. 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

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