Comment, sulphuric acid is referred to as:
(a) King of chemicals.
(b) Oil of Vitriol

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(a) King of chemicals – Sulphuric acid is often referred to as the king of chemicals. It is a highly corrosive, strong acid and has a myriad of applications. It is involved in some or other way to manufacture everything practically. As no other synthetic compound is used by so many industries on this big a scale, it is referred to as the king of chemicals.

(b) Sulphuric acid is referred to as oil of vitriol as the process of its attainment was as an oily viscous liquid when crystals of green vitriol were heated.

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Why is sulphuric acid known as king of chemicals and oil of vitriol?

Give reasons for the following :

(a) Sulphuric acid forms two types of salts with NaOH,

(b) Red brown vapours are produced when concentrated sulphuric acid is added to hydrogen bromide,

(d) Brisk effervescence is seen when oil of vitriol is added to sodium carbonate.

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