Question

Sodium formate on heating yields
(a) Oxalic acid and H₂
(b) Sodium oxalate and H₂
(c) CO₂ and NaOH
(d) Sodium oxalate

Answer 1

Answer:

option A

Explanation:

a) oxalic acid and H2

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option (D). Sodium Oxalate.

Explanation:

It is noted that during thermal decomposition of the sodium formate at 330 degrees C it decomposes. The rate of decomposition increases at 440 degrees C. Thus, in order to yield sodium oxalate, the heating rate and the temperature plays a vital role. Overheating should be avoided else the heat may decompose sodium oxalate.