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Why is water not added to concentrated H2SO4 in order to dilute it?

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Why is water not added to concentrated H2SO4 in order to dilute it?

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To dilute conc. H2SO4 water is not used, but acid is introduced to water in a regulated manner. When we introduce water to the acid, the temperature rises dramatically, causing the bulk acid to explode with disastrous consequences.

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

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 11 Study of Compounds D. Sulphuric Acid
EXERCISE-11 | Q 1. | Page 179
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