Multiple choice

Powdered sulphur is heated. It is introduced into a glass jar and covered with a lid. Now, water is added into the jar, lid is placed again and then is shaken well. When a blue litmus is introduced into this jar, it turns red. Which of the following is present inside the jar?

  1. Nitric acid

  2. Hydrochloric acid

  3. Sulphurous acid

  4. Copper sulphate

  5. Magnesium sulphate

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C Correct answer
Explanation

On heating, sulphur burns to produce sulphur dioxide. This reacts with water to form sulphurous acid.