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What is fuming sulphuric acid ?

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Absorption of `SO_(3)` in 98% `H_(2)SO_(4)` leads to the formation of a light brown oily liquid called fuming sulphuric acid. Its formula is `H_(2)S_(2)O_(7)` and it is pyrosulphuric acid.
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