Which among the following is NOT the use of $\mathrm{SO}_2$ gas?

Which among the following is NOT the use of $\mathrm{SO}_2$ gas?
  1. As a preservative
  2. In manufacture of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$
  3. With conc. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ it forms oleum
  4. As an antichlor

Solution

Sulfur dioxide has the chemical composition of $\mathrm{SO}_2$ and is also commonly referred to as sulfurous acid anhydride, sulfurous anhydride, or sulfur oxide. Uses of Sulphur Dioxide In the food industries, as a food preservative. It acts as a bleaching agent to remove the excess chlorine and as a disinfectant. In cold storage plant, it acts as a refrigerant. It is used as a reagent and a solvent in the laboratory. In the preparation of sulfuric acid, sulfur trioxide, and sulfites $\mathrm{SO}_3$ forms oleum with $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (20 Sep Shift 1)

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