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Identify the correct formula of oleum from the following :

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H2S2O7
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H2SO3
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H2SO4
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H2S2O8
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Solution

The correct option is A H2S2O7
The correct formula of oleum is H2S2O7. Pyrosulphuric acid or oleum (+6) is H2S2O7 which is obtained by dissolving SO3 and is called fuming sulphuric acid.

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