Sulphuric acid was initially called ___.

Oil of vitrol

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Water of Vitriol

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Fuel of Vitriol

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Power of Vitriol

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The correct option is A
Oil of vitrol

Sulphuric acid was initially called oil of vitriol. It was earlier prepared by distilling green vitriol (Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate)

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