In obtaining copper sulfate from Cu,sulfuric acid acts as:
A
reducing agent
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B
oxidising agent
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C
promoter
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D
inhibitor
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Solution
The correct option is C oxidising agent In obtaining copper sulfate from Cu sulphuric acid act as oxidising agent which reduce copper from zero oxidation state to Cu+2: