AIIMS2018Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Assertion : HCOOH reacts with H ₂ SO ₄ to form CO. Reason : H ₂ SO ₄ is a mild oxidising agent.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
HCOOH H ₂ SO ₄ H ₂ O + CO Here, H ₂ SO ₄ behaves as a dehydrating agent.