Common name of $H_{2} {S O}_{4}$ is ______.

oil of vitriol

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muriatic acid

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blue vitriol

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green vitriol

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Solution

The correct option is A oil of vitriol
Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid. It is colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid which is soluble in water at all concentrations. The historical name of this acid is oil of vitriol. It is a diprotic acid.

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