Home / Aptitude Tests / Chemistry / Which of the followi...

Which of the following is a general method of preparing a...

Which of the following is a general method of preparing acids?

A.

Direct combination of constituent elements

B.

Double decomposition involving a salt solution

C.

Reaction between an anhydride and water

D.

Reaction between a base and an amphoteric oxide

E.

Dissolution of hydroxides followed by neutralization

Correct answer is C

There are several methods of preparation of acids. These include the following:

1. By the reaction between an acidic oxide of a non-metal (acid anhydride) and water.

SO2(g) + H2O(l) → H2SO3(aq) Trioxosulphate(IV)

P4010(s) + 2H2O(l) → 4HPO3(aq) Trioxophosphate(V)