GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Oil of vitriol is
A
nitric acid
B
sulphuric acid
C
phosphoric acid
D
hydrochloric acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Description: Hygroscopic, syrupy corrosive liquid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assertion :Sulphuric acid was called ‘oil of vitriol’. Reason: Medieval alchemists prepared by roasting green vitriol iron sulphate in iron retort and known as oil of vitriol.

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