The incorrect physical property of sulphuric acid from the following is :

Non-volatile

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Viscous

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Hygroscopic

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efflorescent

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The correct option is D
efflorescent

An efflorescent material loses its water of crystallization when exposed to a dry atmosphere. Sulphuric acid is hygroscopic - meaning - it is a capable dehydrating agent because it absorbs water really, really well.

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Q. Give one equation each to show the following properties of sulphuric acid:
As a non-volatile acid.

(a) Which property of sulphuric acid accounts for its use as a dehydrating agent ?

(b) Concentrated sulphuric acid is both an oxidizing agent and a non-volatile acid. Write on equation each to illustrate the above mentioned properties of sulphuric acid.

Which of the following is not a physical property of sulphuric acid?

A, B, C

and

D

summarize the properties of sulphuric acid depending on whether it is dilute or concentrated.

A =

Typical acid property

B =

Non volatile acid

C =

Oxidizing agent

D =

Dehydrating agent.

Choose the property (

A, B, C

D

) depending on which is relevant to each of the following :

(i) Preparation of Hydrogen chloride gas.
(ii) Preparation of Copper sulphate from copper oxide.
(iii) Action of conc. Sulphuric acid on Sulphur.

(a) Name the process used for the large scale manufacture of sulphuric acid.
(b) Which property of sulphuric acid accounts for its use as a dehydrating agent?
(c) Concentrated sulphuric acid is both an oxidising agent and a non-volatile acid. Write one equation each to illustrate the properties of sulphuric acid mentioned above.

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The incorrect physical property of sulphuric acid from the following is :

The correct option is D efflorescent An efflorescent material loses its water of crystallization when exposed to a dry atmosphere. Sulphuric acid is hygroscopic - meaning - it is a capable dehydrating agent because it absorbs water really, really well.

The correct option is D
efflorescent

An efflorescent material loses its water of crystallization when exposed to a dry atmosphere. Sulphuric acid is hygroscopic - meaning - it is a capable dehydrating agent because it absorbs water really, really well.