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Concentrated H2SO4 cannot be used to prepare HBr from NaBr because it _______________.

A
reacts slowly with NaBr
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oxidises HBr
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reduces HBr
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disproportionates HBr
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Solution

The correct option is A oxidises HBr
Concentrated H2SO4 cannot be used to prepare HBr from NaBr because it oxidises HBr to Br2.

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