| Consider the following reaction taking place on heating with cone. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]. |
| \[{{C}_{12}}{{H}_{22}}{{O}_{11}}\xrightarrow{conc\,\,.\,\,{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}}12C+11{{H}_{2}}O\] |
| The above reaction shows that sulphuric acid is |
A) an oxidising agent
B) a reducing agent
C) a dehydrating agent
D) a sulphonating agent.
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
As sulphuric acid has great affinity for water, it acts as a powerful dehydrating agent. It absorbs water from organic compounds and dehydrate them in all these reactions.
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