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Sulphuric acid has great affinity for wa...

Sulphuric acid has great affinity for water because it

A

It hydrolyses the acid

B

It decomposes the acid

C

Acid forms hydrates with water

D

Acid decomposes water.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Because it forms hydrate with water.
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