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They can. Either one of these acids will produce Hydrogen Sulfide when reacted with a metal sulfide. The reaction is extremely vigorous and even violently so. It is thus best they are used dilute for safety. Also, these acids are oxidizing and H2S is reducing so it is not an efficient process. HCl or acetic acid etc are far better to use.

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Q: Why can concentrated H2SO4 and HNO3 not be used for laboratory preparation of H2S?
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