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Make correct pairs from below mentioned (X) and (Y).

(a – 2)

Sulphuric acid is a strong dehydrating agent.


i. It means sulphuric acid has a property to remove water from any substance.


ii. For example: If sulphuric acid falls on sugar, paper, wood etc., it removes water from it and burns it.


iii. Hence, utmost care is taken while using it.


(b – 4)


Sulphur is used in the preparation of fire crackers.


(c – 1)


Sulphur is used in the bleaching of wooden pulp in the paper industry. Thus, it is a weak bleaching agent.


(d – 3)


Dihydrogen (H2) gas is much lighter than air and also lighter than all other gases. So, it is the lightest gas among all.

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