In the reaction $HCOOH \xrightarrow{H_2SO_4} CO + H_2O$,$H_2SO_4$ acts as:

  • A
    Dehydrating agent
  • B
    Oxidising agent
  • C
    Reducing agent
  • D
    All of these

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