A, B, C and D summarize the properties of sulphuric acid depending on whether it is dilute or concentrated. Choose the property (A, B, C or D), depending on which is relevant to each of the preparations (i) to (iii): A. Dilute acid (typical acid properties) B. Non-volatile acid C. Oxidizing agent D. Dehydrating agent (i) Preparation of hydrogen chloride. (ii) Preparation of ethene from ethanol. (iii) Preparation of copper sulphate from copper oxide.
(a) Which property of sulphuric acid accounts for its use as a dehydrating agent ?
(b) Concentrated sulphuric acid is both an oxidizing agent and a non-volatile acid. Write on equation each to illustrate the above mentioned properties of sulphuric acid.
(a) Name the process used for the large scale manufacture of sulphuric acid. (b) Which property of sulphuric acid accounts for its use as a dehydrating agent? (c) Concentrated sulphuric acid is both an oxidising agent and a non-volatile acid. Write one equation each to illustrate the properties of sulphuric acid mentioned above.