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JAMB Chemistry 2002 Question 17

Question 17

Sulphur and its Compounds

Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid burns the skin by

  1. A.hydrolysis
  2. B.hydration
  3. C.heating
  4. D.dehydration
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Answer: D (dehydration)

Explanation

Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid is a strong dehydrating agent: it removes water from the skin's tissues, charring them.