COMEDK2012Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following is not true for concentrated H ₂ SO ₄ ?
Options
- ASulphonating agent
- BOxidising agent
- CDehydrating agent
- DDeliquescent in nature
Correct answer
A. Sulphonating agent
Step-by-step solution
Sulphuric acid ( H ₂ SO ₄ ) is hygroscopic in nature, it absorbs atmospheric moisture without changing physical state. It is not deliquescent in nature. Option (a) is not true.