The P Block Elements Ques 53

53. Oleum is

$[1991]$

(a) Castor Oil

(b) Oil of vitriol

(c) Fuming $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$

(d) None of them

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 53.(c)

Solution: (c) Oleum is $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}_2 \mathrm{O}_7\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4+\mathrm{SO}_3\right)$ which is obtained by dissolving $\mathrm{SO}_3$ in $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ and is called fuming sulphuric acid.



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