The reagent used for converting acetylene to oxalic acid is

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The reagent used for converting acetylene to oxalic acid is

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main

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A $\mathrm{HgSO}_4$ /aqueous $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$
B $\mathrm{HgSO} / \mathrm{CH}_{\mathrm{O}} \mathrm{COOH}$
C $\mathrm{KMnO}_4 / \mathrm{KOH}, 25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
D $\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_3 / \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{KMnO}_4 / \mathrm{KOH}, 25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

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