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X is a substance which liberates CO2 on treatment with concentrated H2SO4. A warm ...

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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  • A HCOOH
  • B NaH CO3
  • C FeCO3
  • D H2C2O4
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.

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