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Glycerol on treated with oxalic acid gives

Glycerol On Treated With Oxalic Acid Gives Chemistry Question

Glycerol on treated with oxalic acid gives

Options

(a) acrolein
(b) glycerose
(c) formic acid and allyl alcohol
(d) allyl alcohol and glycol

Correct Answer:

formic acid and allyl alcohol

Explanation:

At 110⁰C glycerol reacts with oxalic acid giving formic acid. But heating at 260⁰C results allyl alcohol.

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Topics: Alcohols Phenols and Ethers (80)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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