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Sulphuric Acid

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The corrosive action of $H_{2} S O_{4}$ on the skin is due to its ________(dehydrating/hydrating) action.

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Sulphuric acid is a highly corrosive and dehydrating agent. Dehydration is simply releasing of water.
On reaction with skin, it causes severe burns and it can be treated by using an alkali like sodium hydrogen carbonate.

The corrosive action of $H_{2} S O_{4}$ is caused by its $d e h y d r a t i n g$ in nature. Therefore the correct answer is dehydrating.

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