(3) Oxalic acid solution Explanation: Oxalic acid is an organic compound with the formula H2C2O2. It is a colourless crystalline solid that dissolves in water to give colourless solutions. It is classified as a dicarboxylic acid. In terms of acid strength. it is much stronger than acetic acid. Oxalic acid is a reducing agent and its conjugate base, known as oxalate , is a chelating agent for metal cations.