the function of conc sulphuric acid in laboratory preparation of carbon monoxide from oxalic acid
Answers
Answered by
2
Concentrated H2 S o4 plays an important role in the laboratory it helps in preparation of co
supu76:
give exact reason
Carbon monoxide is prepared by gently heating commercial oxalic acid in a round bottom flask with an excess of concentrated sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid exerts a dehydrating action and a mixture of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide is evolved. The obtained gases are passed through potassium or sodium hydroxide solution which absorbs the carbon dioxide. Additionally obtained carbon monoxide is dried by passing through concentrated sulfuric acid.
Similar questions