Question:
In the preparation of H2SO4 by Contact Process, why is SO3 not absorbed directly in water to form H2SO4?
Solution:
Dissolution of SO3 in water is highly exothermic. This leads to the formation of a mist of tiny droplets which are highly corrosive and they can even attack the lead
pipelines (lead pipelines are used to cover the tower in contact process).
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