Some properties of sulphuric acid are listed below. Choose the role played by sulphuric acid as A,B,C or D which is responsible for the reaction (i) to (v). Some role/s may be repeated: Zn+2H2SO4(conc.)→ZnSO4+SO2+2H2O
A
Dilute acid
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B
Dehydrating agent
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C
Non-volatile acid
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D
Oxidising agent
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Solution
The correct option is D Oxidising agent Concentrated sulphuric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. The oxidising property is due to the fact that it undergoes thermal decomposition and yields nascent oxygen. Hence it oxidizes metal to form sulphur dioxide, water and metal sulphate.