X is a substance which liberates CO\(_2\) on treatment with concentrated H\(_2\)SO\(_4\). A warm solution...

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X is a substance which liberates CO\(_2\) on treatment with concentrated H\(_2\)SO\(_4\). A warm solution of X can decolorize acidified KMnO\(_4\). X is

A. HCOOH
B. NaHCO\(_3\)
C. FeCO\(_3\)
D. H\(_2\)C\(_2\)O\(_4\)

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

It should be noted that for X to liberate CO\(_2\), X must be a carbonate or an oxalate. Since X decolorizes KMnO\(_4\), X must be an oxalate.

Therefore, X is H\(_2\)C\(_2\)O\(_4\).

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