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Concentrated sulphuric acid and Concentrated Phosporic acid are good dehydrating agents.It removes water from alcohols to convert it into corresponding alkenes.
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but sulfuric acid is a dehydrating agent
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∙ 11y agoConcentrated sulphuric acid has the tendency to absorb moisture (or water). Hence it is used as a drying or dehydrating agent.
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∙ 9y agoYes, very strong!
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∙ 9y agoSulfuric acid is hygroscopic.
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What is the role of h2SO4?
it can act as a catalyst, an acid, a dehydrating agent
Why is sulfuric acid a dehydrating agent?
I think, it acts as a dehydrating agent because it has a great affinity for water...and in my opinion the reason behind it's great affinity is that water decomposes the acid...
What is the property of sulphuric acid when added to sugar that converts it to a black residue carbon?
a dehydrating agent
Is sulfurous acid a strong or weak acid or base?
Sulfurous acid H2SO3 is a weak di-protic acid.
Name of compound H2SO3?
Dihydrogen Sulfur Trioxide or sulfurous acid
How does sulphur dioxide acts as a dehydrating agent?
By forming sulfurous acid with any water present.
What is the role of h2SO4?
it can act as a catalyst, an acid, a dehydrating agent
Why is sulfuric acid a dehydrating agent?
I think, it acts as a dehydrating agent because it has a great affinity for water...and in my opinion the reason behind it's great affinity is that water decomposes the acid...
What is role of sulphuric acid in dehydration of ethanol?
Acts as the dehydrating agent (catalyst).
How can we react dehydrating agent with acetic acid?
Dehydration of acetic acid to prepare acetic anhydride occur at 8oo oC.
Process of removing water from the air?
a dehydrating agent
What is the property of sulphuric acid when added to sugar that converts it to a black residue carbon?
a dehydrating agent
Is sulfurous acid a strong or weak acid or base?
Sulfurous acid H2SO3 is a weak di-protic acid.
Name of compound H2SO3?
Dihydrogen Sulfur Trioxide or sulfurous acid
What is the Dual role of sulfuric acid in the copper cycle?
It speeds up the reaction, and acts as a dehydrating agent
What is the chemical formula of sulfurous acid?
H2SO4 is the chemical formula of sulphuric acid.
What is 2SO3?
Sulfurous Acid is the name given to this solution. It cannot be isolated because the acid drives away the sulfur dioxide leaving water.
