Polythene (low or high density) containers are not corroded by___________________?

Correct answer: A. Sulphuric acid (10%) at room temperature

  • A. Sulphuric acid (10%) at room temperature
  • B. Nitric acid (95%) at room temperature
  • C. Sulphur trioxide at 60°C
  • D. Any of these

Explanation

Polyethylene has good resistance to dilute sulphuric acid at room temperature, whereas concentrated nitric acid and sulphur trioxide can attack or degrade it. Therefore the compatible choice is 10% sulphuric acid.

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