Question

Hot conc. $H_2SO_4$ acts as moderately strong oxidising agent. It oxidises both metals and non-metals. Which of the following elements is oxidised by cone. $H_2SO_4$ into two gaseous products?

• A. $Cu$
• B. $S$
• C. $C$
• D. $Zn$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$C$

Answer 2

${C +2H2SO4(conc.) -> CO2_{(g)} +2SO2_{(g)} +2H2O}$