When an equimolar mixture of vapours of formic acid () and acetic acid () is passed over heated at , what is the major organic cross-product formed?

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When an equimolar mixture of vapours of formic acid ($HCOOH$) and acetic acid ($CH_3COOH$) is passed over heated $MnO$ at $300^\circ C$, what is the major organic cross-product formed?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. When a mixture of two different carboxylic acids is passed over at , a mixture of ketones/aldehydes is formed. The cross-product between formic acid and acetic acid is acetaldehyde (), which is typically the major product in such mixed reactions.

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