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प्रश्न
Why is water not added to concentrated H2SO4 in order to dilute it?
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उत्तर
To dilute conc. H2SO4 water is not used, but acid is introduced to water in a regulated manner. When we introduce water to the acid, the temperature rises dramatically, causing the bulk acid to explode with disastrous consequences.
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