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What is the primary product when carbon is treated with concentrated sulfuric acid?(a) Carbon dioxide(b) Carbon monoxide(c) Carbon sulfate(d) Carbon sulfideThe question was asked during a job interview.This intriguing question originated from P-Block Elements topic in chapter P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (a) Carbon dioxide

Easy explanation: Since SULFURIC acid is a very strong OXIDANT, it oxidizes carbon to carbon dioxide. With EXCESS of oxygen available from sulfuric acid and water, carbon monoxide is rarely formed. Carbon sulfate does not exist and carbon SULFIDE formed as a reaction between carbon and sulfur.


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