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H2C2O4 and NaHC2O4 behave as acids as well as reducing agents. Which of the following are correct statements?
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Solution:
H2C2O4: As acid, n=2
As reducing agent, n=2 NaHC2O4: As acid, n=1
As reducing agent, n=2 EH2C2O4]as reducing agent =2M; ENaHC2O4]as reducing agent =2M
On reaction with KMnO4 H2C2O4 and NaHC2O4 : both are acting as reducing
agents with same n factor of 2 mEq of KMnO4≡mEq of H2C2O4 mEq of KMnO4≡mEq of NaHC2O4