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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Which one of the following methods is used to prepare carbon monoxide on commercial scale?

  1. A Dehydration of formic acid with conc. \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\)
  2. B Direct oxidation of C in limited supply of oxygen
  3. C Passing steam over hot coke
  4. D Heating lime stone
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(C) Passing steam over hot coke

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(a) When formic acid \(\mathrm{HCOOH}\) is dehydrated with \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\) (conc.), it gives carbon monoxide (CO) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) as :…