Question

Which property of sulphuric acid is shown by the reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with :

(i) Ethanol ? 

(ii) Carbon ?

Answer 1

(i) Reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with ethanol leads to formation of ethene, which shows that it is dehydrating in nature. 

(ii) Reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbon shows its oxidizing nature, where it oxidizes carbon to carbon dioxide.