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02/01/2022 3:33 pm
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To a piece of charcoal, sulphuric acid is added. Then
(a) there is no reaction
(b) water gas is formed
(c) SO2 and CO2 are evolved
(d) CO and SO2 are evolved
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02/01/2022 3:39 pm
Correct answer: (c) SO2 and CO2 are evolved
Explanation:
Charcoal is a pure form of carbon, its reaction with hot conc. H2SO4 is as follows
C + 2H2SO4 → 2H2O + 2SO2 + CO2