Sulphuric acid is used as a catalyst in the
(A) Hydrogenation of oils
(B) Gas phase oxidation of SO2
in chamber process
(C) Alkylation of hydrocarbons
(D) None of these

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Answer :

(C) Alkylation of hydrocarbons

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