Which acid was initially called 'oil of vitriol'?
- A$H _2 SO _4$
- B$NH _3$
- C$HNO _3$
- DNone of these
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A strong acid known as the "King of Chemicals" is:
- AHydrochloric acid
- BSulphuric acid
- CNitric acid
- DPhosphoric acid
The molecular formula of oleum is _______
- A$H _2 S_2 O _7$
- B$H _3 S_2 O _3$
- C$H _2 SO _6$
- D$H _2 SO _4$
During conversion of $SO _2$ to $SO _3$ the reaction is favoured at _______ temperature
- A$210-250^{\circ} C$
- B$310-350^{\circ} C$
- C$410-450^{\circ} C$
- D$510-550^{\circ} C$
Sulphuric acid is found as _______ in combined state.
- AGypsum
- BBarytes
- CKieserite
- DAll of these
Sulphuric acid is manufactured by the contact process
Name the chemical used to dissolve $SO_3$ and also name the product formed. Give all the main reactions to this process.
View full solution →Name the chemical used to dissolve $SO_3$ and also name the product formed. Give all the main reactions to this process.
Sulphuric acid is manufactured by the contact process
Why $H_2SO_4$ is not obtained by directly reacting $SO_3$ with water.
View full solution →Why $H_2SO_4$ is not obtained by directly reacting $SO_3$ with water.
Sulphuric acid is manufactured by the contact process.
Give two balanced equations to obtain $SO_2$ in this process.
View full solution →Give two balanced equations to obtain $SO_2$ in this process.
Give reason for the following:
Brisk effervescence is seen when oil of vitriol is added to sodium carbonate.
Brisk effervescence is seen when oil of vitriol is added to sodium carbonate.
Give a reason for the following:
Sulphuric acid forms two types of salts with $NaOH$
View full solution →Sulphuric acid forms two types of salts with $NaOH$
(i) Name the catalyst which helps in the conversion of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide in step C.
(ii) In the contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid, sulphur trioxide is not converted to sulphuric acid by reacting it with water. Instead a two-step procedure is used. Write the equations for the two steps involved in D.
(iii) What type of substance will liberate sulphur dioxide from sodium sulphite in step E?
(iv) Write the equation for the reaction by which sulphur dioxide is converted to sodium sulphite in step F ?
Sulphuric acid is manufactured by contact process
Give the conditions for the oxidation of $SO_2$
View full solution →Give the conditions for the oxidation of $SO_2$
Copy and complete the following table:
View full solution →| Column $1$ | Column $2$ | Column $3$ |
| Substance reacted with acid | Dilute or concentrated acid | Gas |
| Hydrogen | ||
| Carbon dioxide | ||
| Only chlorine |
Sulphuric acid used in the preparation of $HCI$ and $HNO_3$? Give equations in both cases.
View full solution →Give a chemical test to distinguish between : dilute sulphuric acid and conc. Sulphuric acid.
Why the impurity of arsenic oxide must be removed before passing the mixture of $SO_2$ and air through the catalytic chamber?
View full solution →Sulphuric acid is manufactured by the contact process
Name a gas that can be oxidized to sulphur.
Name a gas that can be oxidized to sulphur.
Sulphuric acid is manufactured by the contact process
Name the catalyst used.
Name the catalyst used.
Comment, sulphuric acid is referred to as Oil of vitriol.
Comment, sulphuric acid is referred to as King of chemicals.
The following are the typical properties of dilute acid. complete them by inserting suitable words :
Sulphide + Acid → ................ + ....................
Sulphide + Acid → ................ + ....................
The following are the typical properties of dilute acid. complete them by inserting suitable words :
Sulphite/hydrogen sulphite + Acid → ............. + ............ + .............
Sulphite/hydrogen sulphite + Acid → ............. + ............ + .............
The following are the typical properties of dilute acid. complete them by inserting suitable words :
Carbonate/hydrogen carbonate + Acid → ............. + ............. + ..............
Carbonate/hydrogen carbonate + Acid → ............. + ............. + ..............
The following are the typical properties of dilute acid. complete them by inserting suitable words :
Base + Acid → .............. + ................
Base + Acid → .............. + ................
The following are the typical properties of dilute acid. complete them by inserting suitable words :
Active metal + acid → ............. + ...............
Active metal + acid → ............. + ...............
Given below in column A is a schematic diagram which shows the preparation of sulphuric acid by contact process. Identify the parts labelled as A, B and C with the correct options from the column B.
| Column A | Column B |
 | 1. Cold water |
| 2. Conc. Sulphuric acid | |
| 3. Catalyst | |
| 4. Copper | |
| 5. Ammonia |
Given below in column A is a schematic diagram which shows the preparation of sulphuric acid by contact process. Identify the parts labelled as A, B and C with the correct options from the column B.
| Column A | Column B |
 | 1. Air |
| 2. Sulphur or pyrite burners | |
| 3. Steam | |
| 4. Copper | |
| 5. Ammonia |
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