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In obtaining copper sulfate from Cu,sulfuric acid acts as:

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reducing agent
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oxidising agent
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promoter
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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:
Cu(g)+H2SO4(l)CuSO4(aq)+SO2(g)+2H2O(l)

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