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Question
In the reaction given below sulphuric acid acts as a/an:
\[\ce{S + 2H2SO4 -> 3SO2 + 2H2O}\]
Options
Non-volatile acid
Dibasic acid
Oxidising agent
Reducing agent
MCQ
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Solution
Oxidising agent
Explanation:
In the equation:
\[\ce{S + 2H2SO4 -> 3SO2 + 2H2O}\]
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) acts as an oxidising agent because it oxidises sulphur to sulphur dioxide.
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