Reactions of Sulfuric Acid

1. Strong acid

NaNO3 + H2SO4 ? HNO3 + NaHSO4

2. Dehydrating agent

C11H22O11 + H2SO4 ? 12 C + 11 H3O+ 11 HSO4-

3. Strong oxidizing agent

2 Br- + 2 H2SO4 (conc.) ? 2 Br2 + SO42- + SO2 + 2H2O

4. Useful solvent : m.p. 10oC b.p. 338oC

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