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Cane sugar is oxidised to oxalic acid.

  1. C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 18[O] → 6(COOH)₂ + 5H₂O
  2. C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 36HNO₃ → 6(COOH)₂ + 36NO₂ + 23H₂O
  3. C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + H₂O + 2NO₂ + O → 6(COOH)₂
  4. C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + NaOH → Na₂C₂O₄ + H₂O

Correct answer: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 36HNO₃ → 6(COOH)₂ + 36NO₂ + 23H₂O

Solution

The reaction in option B correctly represents the oxidation of cane sugar (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) to oxalic acid (COOH)₂ using nitric acid (HNO₃), producing nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and water as by-products.

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