Sulphuric acid was called ________ by medieval European alchemists.

Spirit of Vitriol

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Vitriol

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Oil of vitriol

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Vitriol acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct options are
A
Spirit of Vitriol

B
Vitriol

C
Oil of vitriol

Sulphuric acid was called Oil of vitriol by medieval European alchemists. It was also known as Spirit of Vitriol or simply vitriol.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

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

Which of the following acid is also known as oil of vitriol?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program