Glycerol was distilled with oxalic acid crystals and the products were led into Fehling solution and warmed. Cuprous oxide was precipitated. It is due to

  • A
    $CO$
  • B
    $HCHO$
  • C
    $CH_3CHO$
  • D
    $HCOOH$

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