CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2023 - Question 8

Chemistry 2023 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: X is a solid substance which evolves carbon (IV) oxide on treatment with conc H2S04- A warm solute of X also decolorizes acidified KMnO4- The solid substance X is

X is a solid substance which evolves carbon (IV) oxide on treatment with conc H2S04- A warm solute of X also decolorizes acidified KMnO4- The solid substance X is

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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

It should be noted that for X to liberate CO22, X must be a carbonate or an oxalate. Since X decolorizes KMnO44, X must be an oxalate. Therefore, X is H22C22O44.