Question

Sulphuric acid has the highest importance in the chemical Industry. Why?

Classify following substances into acidic, basic and neutral group -

$HCl,NaCl,MgO,KCl,CaO,H2S{O}_4,HN{O}_3,H_{2}O,N{a}_{2}C{O}_3.$

Answer 1

Sulphuric acid is a chemical of major industrial importance. It is used in the manufacturing of a vast array of materials. Sulphuric acid can be concentrated or diluted.

Sulphuric acid has the highest importance in the chemical industry as:

1. Sulphuric acid is used in manufacturing fertilizers such as superphosphate, ammonium sulphate etc.

2. Sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of dyes.

3. Sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of drugs.

4. Sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of explosives.

5. Sulphuric acid is used in batteries, which is used in cars.
   

   Substance	Nature
   HCl	Acid
   NaCl	Neutral
   MgO	Base
   KCl	Neutral
   CaO	Base
   $H_{2}S{O}_4$	Acid
   $HN{O}_3$	Acid
   $H_{2}O$	Neutral
   Na2CO3	Base