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Why dilute hydrochloric acid is preferred to dilute sulphuric and for the preparation of carbondioxide from marble? 

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In case of dilute sulphuric acid, calcium sulphite is formed. This is deposited on the surface of marble and acts as a protective layer. This layer stops the further reaction to liberate carbondioxide.
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