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Sodium formate on heating yields

1. Oxalic acid and H2
2. Sodium oxalate and H2
3. CO2 and NaOH
4. Sodium oxalate

Correct answer: Sodium oxalate

Solution

When sodium formate is heated, it undergoes decomposition to form sodium oxalate. This is a straightforward thermal decomposition reaction.

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