Chemistry
Conc. H2SO4 is an oxidizing agent and a non volatile acid. Write an equation for each property.
Sulphuric Acid
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Sulphuric acid as an Oxidizing agent —
C + 2H2SO4 [conc.] ⟶ CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H2O
Sulphuric acid as an non-volatile acid —
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