X is a substance which liberates CO2 on treatment with concentrated H2SO4. A warm solution of X can decolorize acidified KMnO4. X is
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It should be noted that for X to liberate CO2, X must be a carbonate or an oxalate. Since X decolorizes KMnO4, X must be an oxalate.
Therefore, X is H2C2O4.
It should be noted that for X to liberate CO2, X must be a carbonate or an oxalate. Since X decolorizes KMnO4, X must be an oxalate.
Therefore, X is H2C2O4.