Post-UTME Chemistry 2019 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In the preparation of carbon monoxide by heating ethanedioic acid with concentrated sulphuric acid, the concentrated sulphuric acid acts as
- A. oxidizing agent
- B. reducing agent
- C. dehydrating agentCorrect
- D. reaction medium
Explanation
Concentrated H2SO4 removes water from ethanedioic (oxalic) acid in this reaction, acting as a dehydrating agent, producing CO, CO2 and H2O.
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