Calcium formate, on dry heating, produces
A. acetone
B. acetic acid
C. acetaldehyde
D. formaldehyde

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Correct Answer - D
We know that
`(HCOO)_(2)Ca overset(Delta) toHCHO + CaCO_(3)`.
Thus in this reaction, formaldehyde (HCHO) is produced.

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