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Which oxoacid of sulfur is commonly used for disinfecting swimming pools as well as delignification of wood?(a) Sulfuric acid(b) Peroxydisulfuric acid(c) Sulfoxylic acid(d) Peroxymonosulfuric acidThe question was posed to me in my homework.Asked question is from P-Block Elements topic in portion P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (d) Peroxymonosulfuric acid

For explanation I would say: The CHEMICAL formula of peroxymonosulfuric acid is H2SO5. Popularly known as CARO’s acid, it is widely known for its disinfecting properties. Due to its strong oxidizing property, it is used as the last OPTION to remove any traces of ORGANIC compounds present as impurities.



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