SO3 is NOT directly dissolved in water in the preparation of H2SO4 by the contact process because?
the reaction between SO3 and water is violently exothermic
acid is usually added to water and never water to acid
SO3 does not dissolve in water readily
SO3 is an acid gas
The correct answer is: A
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