In the reaction $ 2Ag + 2H_2SO_4 \rightarrow Ag_2SO_4 + 2H_2O + SO_2, H_2SO_4 $ acts as
In the given reaction, $ H_2SO_4 $ acts as an oxidizing agent. Silver ( $Ag$ ) is oxidized to $Ag_2SO_4$ , while $ H_2SO_4 $ is reduced to $SO_2$ . This indicates that $H_2SO_4$ is acting as an oxidizing agent.