KCET2008Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
When carbon monoxide is passed over solid caustic soda heated to 200^ C , it forms
Options
- ANa ₂ CO ₃
- BNaHCO ₃
- CHCOONa
- DCH ₃ COONa
Correct answer
C. HCOONa
Step-by-step solution
When carbon monoxide is passed over solid caustic soda at 200^ C , sodium formate is obtained. CO + NaOH 200^ C / 10 ~atm Sodium formate HCOONa