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Q. Assertion : HCOOH formic acid react with $\ce{H2SO4}$ form CO.
Reason : $\ce{H2SO4}$ is mild (moderate) oxidizing agent

Solution:

In $\ce{HCOOH ->[H_2SO_4] H2O + CO}$
$\ce{H2SO4}$ behaves like dehydrating agent.