Question

How does formic acid react with potassium permanganate with heat?

Answer 1

Potassium Permanganate + Lactic Acid = Manganese Dioxide + Carbon Dioxide + Potassium Hydroxide + Water

KMnO4 + C3H6O3 = MnO2 + CO2 + KOH + H2O

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Answer 2

Explanation:

when heated with concentrated H2SO4, it evolves Carbon monoxide which burns with blue flame on the mouth of test tube. 5.It decolorises pink color of acidic potassium permanganate. 6. Neutral solution of formic acid gives red ppt.