While diluting an acid,why is it recommended that the acid should be added to water and not water to the acid?
- ATo prevent the acid from becoming too concentrated.
- BTo ensure the acid does not evaporate.
- CTo prevent the mixture from splashing out due to the highly exothermic nature of the reaction.
- DTo maintain the chemical properties of the acid.
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