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Question 6(iii)

Write a balanced reaction where sulphuric acid shows the following properties:

(a) Oxidising agent

(b) Non Volatile Acid

(c) Dehydrating agent

Answer

(a) C + 2H2SO4 ⟶ CO2 + 2H2O + 2SO2

(b) NaCl + H2SO4 ⟶ NaHSO4 + HCl

(c) C2H5OH ethyl alcohol170°CConc. H2SO4[excess]C2H4ethene+H2O\underset{\text{ ethyl alcohol}}{\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH}} \xrightarrow[170\degree\text{C}]{\text{Conc. H}_2\text{SO}_4\text{[excess]}} \underset{ \text{ethene}}{\text{C}_2\text{H}_4} ↑ + \text{H}_2\text{O}