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Which of the following is true about sulphuric acid?(a) It is a soapy liquid(b) It is a monobasic acid(c) It is a dibasic acid(d) It is a tribasic acidThis question was addressed to me in an international level competition.My doubt stems from P-Block Elements in portion P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (c) It is a dibasic acid

Explanation: SULPHURIC acid is an oily liquid and is dibasic in nature. It is a dibasic acid because it contains TWO HYDROGEN atoms which ionize in aqueous SOLUTION to become hydrogen ions. When it reacts with BASES like sodium hydroxide it form two kinds of salts proving its dibasic nature.



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