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Question
Give one equation to show the following property of sulphuric acid:
Dehydrating property
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Solution
H2SO4 has a great affinity for water, and therefore, it acts as a dehydrating agent.
\[\ce{HCOOH ->[conc.H2SO4] CO + H2O}\]
\[\ce{C2H5OH ->[conc.H2SO4] C2H4 + H2O}\]
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