Why is concentrated sulphuric acid kept in air tight bottles?

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Solution

Concentrated sulphuric acid is a hygroscopic in nature. If kept open it absorbs moisture from air and its concentration get change. Hence it is kept in air tight bottles to prevent it from contact of moisture.

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