Q.

Which action should be taken immediately if concentrated sulphuric acid is spilled on the skin?

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a

It should be neutralized with concentrated NaOH

b

The area of the spill should be wrapped tightly with cloth and shown to a health provider.

c

It should be neutralized with solid CaCO3

d

It should be rinsed off with large quantities of running water.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

If concentrated sulfuric acid spills on the skin, it must be removed with a lot of flowing water and treated right afterwards.

The acid will be diluted and removed by water. The concentrated sulfuric acid will neutralise. By doing this, acid's influence and skin damage will be reduced.

Hence the correct option is A

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