NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Why is it important to add concentrated sulphuric acid slowly to water when preparing a sulphuric acid solution?
Options
- ATo reduce the concentration of the acid
- BTo increase the heat evolution
- CTo avoid excessive heat and splattering
- DTo improve the solubility of sulphuric acid in water
Correct answer
C. To avoid excessive heat and splattering
Step-by-step solution
Adding concentrated sulphuric acid slowly to water helps avoid excessive heat and splattering, as the process is highly exothermic.