P-Block Elements Ques 463
Question: In the reaction $ 2Ag+2H_2SO_4\to Ag_2SO_4+2H_2O+SO_2 $ $ H_2SO_4 $ acts as
[CPMT 1981]
Options:
A) Reducing agent
B) Oxidising agent
C) Catalytic agent
D) Dehydrating agent
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \underset{\begin{smallmatrix} \text{Reducing } \\ agent \end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{2Ag}}+\underset{\begin{smallmatrix} \text{Oxidising } \\ agent \end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{2H_2SO_4}}\to Ag_2SO_4+2H_2O+SO_2 $