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Question
A, B, C and D summarise the properties of sulphuric acid depending on whether it is dilute or concentrated.
A = Typical acid property
B = Non-Volatile acid
C = Oxidising agent
D = Dehydrating agent
Choose the property (A, B, C or 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 cone, sulphuric acid on sulphur
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Solution
(i) Preparation of hydrogen chloride gas -
B = Non-Volatile acid
(ii) Preparation of copper sulphate from copper oxide -
A = Typical acid property
(iii) Action of cone, sulphuric acid on sulphur -
C = Oxidising agent
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