{"id":568994,"date":"2023-05-29T09:24:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T03:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=568994"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:01:42","slug":"oxalic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxalic acid\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Formula_of_Oxalic_Acid\" title=\" Formula of Oxalic Acid\"> Formula of Oxalic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Structure_of_Oxalic_Acid\" title=\"Structure of Oxalic Acid\">Structure of Oxalic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Physical_Properties_of_Oxalic_Acid\" title=\"Physical Properties of Oxalic Acid\">Physical Properties of Oxalic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Chemical_Properties_of_Oxalic_Acid\" title=\"Chemical Properties of Oxalic Acid\">Chemical Properties of Oxalic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Applications_of_Oxalic_Acid\" title=\"Applications of Oxalic Acid\">Applications of Oxalic Acid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Solved_Examples_on_Oxalic_acid\" title=\"Solved Examples on Oxalic acid\">Solved Examples on Oxalic acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Oxalic_acid\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Oxalic acid\">Frequently Asked Questions on Oxalic acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#What_is_the_chemical_formula_of_oxalic_acid\" title=\"What is the chemical formula of oxalic acid? \">What is the chemical formula of oxalic acid? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#What_are_the_elements_present_in_the_formula_of_oxalic_acid\" title=\"What are the elements present in the formula of oxalic acid?\">What are the elements present in the formula of oxalic acid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#Is_oxalic_acid_an_organic_or_inorganic_compound\" title=\"Is oxalic acid an organic or inorganic compound?\">Is oxalic acid an organic or inorganic compound?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#What_is_the_structure_of_oxalic_acid\" title=\"What is the structure of oxalic acid?\">What is the structure of oxalic acid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/oxalic-acid\/#What_is_the_molar_mass_of_oxalic_acid\" title=\"What is the molar mass of oxalic acid?\">What is the molar mass of oxalic acid?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula (COOH)<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or C<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It is an organic compound that occurs naturally in various plants and can be synthesized industrially. Oxalic acid is notable for its strong acidity and diverse applications. Let&#8217;s explore its formula, structure, and physical and chemical properties:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2> Formula of Oxalic Acid<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The chemical formula of oxalic acid is (COOH)<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or C<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><\/sub><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It consists of two carboxyl (COOH) groups, indicating the presence of two acidic functional groups in the molecule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_Oxalic_Acid\"><\/span>Structure of Oxalic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The structure of oxalic acid can be represented as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-569012 img-responsive\" title=\"Oxalic acid Formula\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.24.30-300x207.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.24.30-300x207.png?v=1685332474 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.24.30.png?v=1685332474 634w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-569013 img-responsive\" title=\"Oxalic acid Formula\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.24.41-300x221.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.24.41-300x221.png?v=1685332484 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-09.24.41.png?v=1685332484 536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the structure, the two carboxyl groups are attached to a central carbon atom. Each carboxyl group consists of a carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms (one through a double bond and another through a single bond) and a hydrogen atom.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Properties_of_Oxalic_Acid\"><\/span>Physical Properties of Oxalic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>State:<\/strong> Oxalic acid is a white crystalline solid at room temperature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Odor:<\/strong> It is odorless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Melting Point:<\/strong> The melting point of oxalic acid is around 189-191 degrees Celsius (372-376 degrees Fahrenheit).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Solubility:<\/strong> Oxalic acid is highly soluble in water. It forms a clear, colorless solution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Properties_of_Oxalic_Acid\"><\/span>Chemical Properties of Oxalic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acidity:<\/strong> Oxalic acid is a strong acid, dissociating into two hydrogen ions (H+) per molecule. It readily donates protons in chemical reactions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reducing Agent:<\/strong> Oxalic acid can act as a reducing agent, undergoing oxidation itself. It can reduce various metal ions, such as ferric ions (Fe<sub>3<\/sub><sup>+<\/sup>) to ferrous ions (Fe<sup>2+<\/sup>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chelating Agent:<\/strong> Due to its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, oxalic acid acts as a chelating agent. It forms water-soluble complexes with many metal ions, aiding in their extraction and purification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oxidation Reactions:<\/strong> Oxalic acid can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents, such as potassium permanganate (KMnO<sub>4<\/sub>), resulting in the formation of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2<\/sub>) and water (H<sub>2<\/sub>O).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Oxalic_Acid\"><\/span>Applications of Oxalic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Cleaning and Metal Polishing:<\/strong> Oxalic acid is commonly used as a cleaning agent for rust and stains. It can remove rust from metals and is effective in polishing and brightening metal surfaces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Bleaching Agent:<\/strong> Oxalic acid is used in certain bleaching applications, such as in textile and wood industries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry:<\/strong> It finds applications in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, dyes, and chemicals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Coordination Chemistry:<\/strong> Oxalic acid is widely used in coordination chemistry due to its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxalic acid, with its distinct formula, structure, and properties, plays a significant role in various industries and chemical processes. Understanding these aspects is crucial for its safe handling and its applications in different fields.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Examples_on_Oxalic_acid\"><\/span>Solved Examples on Oxalic acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Example 1: Calculate the molar mass of oxalic acid (C<sub>\u2082<\/sub>H<sub>\u2082<\/sub>O<sub>\u2084<\/sub>). <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> To calculate the molar mass of oxalic acid, we need to determine the atomic masses of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) and add them up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Atomic mass of carbon (C) = 12.01 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Atomic mass of hydrogen (H) = 1.01 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Atomic mass of oxygen (O) = 16.00 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since oxalic acid (C<sub>2<\/sub>H<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>4<\/sub>) consists of two carbon atoms, two hydrogen atoms, and four oxygen atoms, we multiply the atomic masses of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen by their respective coefficients and add them up:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molar mass of oxalic acid (C<sub>2<\/sub>H<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>4<\/sub>) = (2 \u00d7 atomic mass of carbon) + (2 \u00d7 atomic mass of hydrogen) + (4 \u00d7 atomic mass of oxygen)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> = (2 \u00d7 12.01 g\/mol) + (2 \u00d7 1.01 g\/mol) + (4 \u00d7 16.00 g\/mol)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">= 24.02 g\/mol + 2.02 g\/mol + 64.00 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  = 90.04 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, the molar mass of oxalic acid (C<sub>2<\/sub>H<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>4<\/sub>) is 90.04 g\/mol.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2: Determine the number of moles in 50 grams of oxalic acid (C<sub>2<\/sub>H<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>4<\/sub>).  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> To find the number of moles in a given mass of oxalic acid, we need to use the molar mass of oxalic acid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molar mass of oxalic acid (C<sub>2<\/sub>H<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>4<\/sub>) = 90.04 g\/mol (as calculated in Example 1)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Number of moles = Mass of substance \/ Molar mass<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> = 50 g \/ 90.04 g\/mol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2248 0.55 moles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, there are approximately 0.55 moles of oxalic acid (C<sub>2<\/sub>H<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>4<\/sub>) in 50 grams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Oxalic_acid\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions on Oxalic acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_chemical_formula_of_oxalic_acid\"><\/span>What is the chemical formula of oxalic acid? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe chemical formula of oxalic acid is C2H2O4.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_elements_present_in_the_formula_of_oxalic_acid\"><\/span>What are the elements present in the formula of oxalic acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe formula of oxalic acid consists of two carbon C atoms, two hydrogen H atoms, and four oxygen O atoms.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oxalic_acid_an_organic_or_inorganic_compound\"><\/span>Is oxalic acid an organic or inorganic compound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOxalic acid is an organic compound, as it contains carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_structure_of_oxalic_acid\"><\/span>What is the structure of oxalic acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe structure of oxalic acid consists of two carboxyl COOH groups attached to a central carbon atom. Each carboxyl group contains a carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms and a hydrogen atom. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_molar_mass_of_oxalic_acid\"><\/span>What is the molar mass of oxalic acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe molar mass of oxalic acid is approximately 90.04 grams per mole g\/mol. 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