For dilution of a concentrated acid, we should add:

Water into the concentrated acid

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Concentrated acid into water

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Both (a) and (b) are correct

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First water into acid then more acid into water

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Solution

The correct option is B Concentrated acid into water
When acid is mixed with water, a large amount of heat is released. Hence it is always better to add concentrated acid into water dropwise with constant stirring.

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