Answer to Question #290725 in Organic Chemistry for Garvit

Question #290725

Why do we use H2SO4 with oxidising agent K2Cr2O7 during a Chemical Reaction.

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2022-01-26T15:33:02-0500

In sulphuric acid, H2SO4, the oxidation state of sulphur is +6 which is highest possible oxidation state of S in its compounds. So, it can not be further oxidised. So, in redox titrations, in which a strong oxidising agent like KMnO4 is employed, H2SO4 can be used to provide acidic medium.


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