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.