Study of Compounds — Sulphuric Acid — Question 34

Question 2(2012)

Some properties of sulphuric acid are listed below. Choose the role played by sulphuric acid – A, B, C, or D which is responsible for the reactions (i) to (v).

Some role/s may be repeated.

A : Dilute acid
B : Dehydrating agent
C : Non-volatile acid
D : Oxidising agent

(1) $\text{CuSO}_4.5\text{H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{Conc. H}_2 \text{SO}_4} \text{CuSO}_4 + 5\text{H}_2\text{O}$

(2) S + 2H₂SO₄ [conc.] ⟶3SO₂ + 2H₂O

(3) $\text{NaNO}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 [\text{conc.}]\xrightarrow{\lt 200 \degree\text{C}} \text{NaHSO}_\text{4} + \text{HNO}_\bold{3}$

(4) MgO + H₂SO₄ ⟶ MgSO₄ + H₂O

(5) Zn + 2H₂SO₄ [conc.] ⟶ ZnSO₄ + SO₂ + 2H₂O