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Sugarcane on reaction with nitric acid gives

1. CO2 and SO2
2. (COOH)2
3. 2 HCOOH (two moles)
4. No reaction

Correct answer: (COOH)2

Solution

Nitric acid oxidizes sugarcane (rich in sucrose) to oxalic acid, which has the formula (COOH)2. This is a common oxidation reaction.

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