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Question
Give reason for the following:
Concentrated sulphuric acid should not be added to oxalic acid or formic acid in the open laboratory.
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Solution
Concentrated sulphuric acid should not be added to oxalic acid or formic acid as it removes water and forms carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is harmful for health so this addition must be done in an open laboratory.
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