Solid potassium halides react with concentrated sulphuric acid. according to the following equations:

Correct answer: C. C

  • A. A
  • B. B
  • C. C
  • D. D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option C. When solid potassium halides react with concentrated sulfuric acid, the oxidation state of sulfur changes in specific ways. In the first reaction, the sulfur is reduced from +6 to +2, indicating a gain of electrons. In the second reaction, sulfur is further oxidized to an oxidation state of +8. Other options do not correctly represent these changes in sulfur's oxidation state, making them incorrect.

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