Oxalic acid reacts with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ to produce a mixture of two gases. When this mixture is passed through caustic potash,one of the gases is absorbed. Which substance is formed by the absorption of the gas in caustic potash?

  • A
    $K_2SO_4$
  • B
    $K_2HCO_3$
  • C
    $K_2CO_3$
  • D
    $KOH$

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