Why is H2SO4 is not used as a drying agent for H2S?

Why is H₂SO₄ is not used as a drying agent for H₂S?

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Sulphuric acid is not used as a drying agent for H₂S because it reacts with H₂S to form sulphur.

\[\ce{H2SO4 + H2S -> 2H2O + SO2 + S↓}\]

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Chapter 11: Study of Compounds D. Sulphuric Acid - EXERCISE-11 [Page 179]

Chapter 11 Study of Compounds D. Sulphuric Acid
EXERCISE-11 | Q 5. (b) | Page 179

Write balanced chemical equations to show how SO₃ is converted to Sulphuric acid in the contact process.

In the contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid give the equations for the conversion of sulphur trioxide to sulphuric acid.

Give one equation to show the following properties of sulphuric acid:

Dehydrating property

Give reason for the following:
When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to sugar/glucose, a black mass is left behind.

Give one equation to show the following property of sulphuric acid:

As a non-volatile acid

Write balanced chemical equation to show :
The behavior of H₂SO₄ as an acid when it reacts with magnesium.

Write balanced chemical equation to show :
The dehydrating property of conc.sulphuric acid

Give balanced chemical equation to prepare the following salt:
Sodium sulphate using dilute sulphuric acid

Name the gas released when sodium carbonate is added to a solution of sulphur dioxide.

Convert the following reaction into a balanced chemical equation:

Sodium hydroxide to sodium sulphate using sulphuric acid.