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Why SO3 is not added directly to the water?


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Sulfur Trioxide (SO3) is not added directly to the water (H2O) to form Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) as:

  • When it is added directly to water the formation of Sulphuric acid is seen and the reaction is highly exothermic which could cause burning.
  • It results in the production or formation of the dense fog of sulphuric acid which is very hard or difficult to condense.
  • Sulphuric acid formed is highly corrosive in nature.

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