Which of the following dissolves in water to form sulphuric acid?a)Sulphur dioxideb)Sulphurc)Sulphur trioxided)Copper sulphateCorrect answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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Which of the following dissolves in water to form sulphuric acid?

a)
Sulphur dioxide
b)
Sulphur
c)
Sulphur trioxide
d)
Copper sulphate

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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Acidic oxides dissolve in water and form acids. Sulphur trioxide (SO₃) reacts with water and produces sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)SO₃+H₂O→H₂SO₄

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