7(d)
Which property of sulphuric acid is shown by the reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with:
(i) Ethanol?
(ii) Carbon?
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(i) Dehydrating property
$\text{C}_{2}\text{H}_{5}\text{OH}\xrightarrow{\text{Conc. H}_2\text{SO}_4} \text{C}_{2}\text{H}_{4} \small{\space[ethene-ethylene]} + \text{H}_2\text{O}$
(ii) Oxidizing property
C + 2H2SO4 (conc.) ⟶ CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H2O