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H(2)SO(4) has very high corrosive action...

`H_(2)SO_(4)` has very high corrosive action on skin because

A

It acts as dehydrating agent

B

It reacts with proteins

C

It acts as an oxidising agent

D

It acts as dehydrating agent and absorption of water is highly exothermic.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Its corrosive action is due to dehydration of skin.
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