Chemistry

In the given equation :

H2S + 2H2SO4 ⟶ S + 2H2O + SO2

Identify the role played by conc. H2SO4

  1. Non-volatile acid
  2. Oxidising agent
  3. Dehydrating agent
  4. None of the above.

Sulphuric Acid

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Answer

Oxidising agent

Reason — The oxidising property of concentrated sulphuric acid leads to its thermal decomposition, and yields nascent oxygen [O]. In the above reaction, Hydrogen sulphide is oxidised by this nascent oxygen released from sulphuric acid.

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