How is formic acid prepared?

  • A
    By heating calcium acetate with concentrated $H_2SO_4$
  • B
    By heating calcium formate with calcium acetate
  • C
    By heating glycerol with oxalic acid
  • D
    By oxidation of acetaldehyde with $K_2Cr_2O_7$ and $H_2SO_4$

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