JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids JEE Main

Industrial preparation of formic acid involves:

(A)Reaction of CO with aqueous NaOH under pressureCorrect
(B)Reaction of CO₂ with aqueous NaOH under pressure
(C)Passing a mixture of CO and H₂ over heated copper at 473 K
(D)Reaction of CO with methanol at 473 K

Answer: (A)

Solution

CO is absorbed by hot aqueous NaOH under pressure to give sodium formate, which is subsequently acidified to liberate formic acid.

Question ID VK-149911