Hot conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ acts as moderately strong oxidizing agent. It oxidizes both metals and non-metals. Which of the following elements is oxidized by conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ into two gaseous products?

C u

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S

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C

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Z n

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Solution

The correct option is C $C$
Carbon $(C)$ is the element oxidized by conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ to give two gaseous products i.e. $C O_{2}$ and $S O_{2} .$
$C + 2 H_{2} S O_{4} \to C O_{2} ↑ + 2 S O_{2} ↑ + 2 H_{2} O$

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