Physical World
Formic acid and formaldehyde can be distinguished by treating with:
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Single Choice
When sodium formate is heated with soda lime, it forms:
A$${H}_{2}$$
Correct Answer
B$$CO$$
C$${CO}_{2}$$
Dwater vapour
Solution
When sodium acetate is treated with soda lime, decarboxylation takes place and $$CO_2$$ is eliminated from the sodium acetate . The chemical reaction is as follows :
$$HCOONa + NaOH \rightarrow H_2 + Na_2CO_3$$
hence option (A) is correct.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Physical World
When sodium formate is heated at $${360}^{o}C$$, main product is:
Physical World
Formic acid gives the test of:
Physical World
Give one chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compound: Formic acid and Acetic acid.
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