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What happens when conc. sulphuric acid is added to Sulphite? Explain using a suitable reaction.

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What happens when conc. sulphuric acid is added to Sulphite? Explain using a suitable reaction.

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It decomposes metal sulphites with brisk effervescence to release sulphur dioxide (SO2) gas.

\[\ce{Na2SO3 + H2SO4 (conc.) -> Na2SO4 + H2O + SO2 ^}\]

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Chapter 11: Study of Compounds: Sulphuric Acid - EXERCISE [Page 223]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 11 Study of Compounds: Sulphuric Acid
EXERCISE | Q 1. (iv) | Page 223
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