Question

Give two example in which concentrated h2 s o4 act as oxidising agent

Answer 1

Explanation:

h2so4 +cl2 - s3cl2 + h2o

Answer 2

Sulphuric acid as an oxidising agent

Explanation

Sulphuric acid

1.Its molecular formula is H₂SO₄

2.It is highly reactive due to:

• Low volatility

• Strong acidic character

• Strong affinity for water  

• Its ability to act as oxidizing agent  

Oxidising agent

It is a substance that can oxidise others and itself gets reduced .

It acts as oxidising agent because of nascent oxygen produced by it as shown below :

H₂SO₄----> H₂O + SO₂ + [O]

It oxidises many like :

Cu---->Cu²⁺

That is :

Cu + H₂SO₄---> CuSO₄ + H₂

Similarly , it can oxidise Fe ---> Fe²⁺

Fe + H₂SO₄--> FeSO₄ + H₂