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Glycerol, on heating with oxalic acid at \[110{{\,}^{o}}C\] gives

A)  ethanol                              

B)  methanoic acid

C)  ether                                   

D)  acetone

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                 Glycerol react with oxalic acid at \[\text{110}{{\,}^{\text{o}}}\text{C}\]temperature, it gives methanoic acid (formic acid).