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`H_(2)SO_(4)` acts as an oxidising agent, a dehydrating agent, and an acid. Among each of the following reactions, which behaviour is shown by `H_(2)SO_(4)`?
a.`C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)+H_(2)SO_(4)(conc)rarr6C+6H_(2)O`
b. `5H_(2)SO_(4)(conc)+4ZnrarrH_(2)S+4Zn^(2+)+4SO_(4)^(2-)+4H_(2)O`
c. `H_(2)SO_(4)(dil)+ZnrarrZn^(2+)+H_(2)+SO_(4)^(2-)`
d. `H_(2)SO_(4)(dil)ZnCO_(3)rarrZn^(2+)+CO_(2)+CO_(2)+SO_(4)^(2-)+H_(2)O`

A

In reaction (I), `H_(2)SO_(4)` acts as a dehydrating agent.

B

In reaction (II), `H_(2)SO_(4)` acts as an acid.

C

In reaction (III), `H_(2)SO_(4)` acts both as an acid and an oxidising agent.

D

In reaction (IV), `H_(2)SO_(4)`, acts as an oxidising agent.

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