Question

The acid used in batteries of cars and trucks is

• A. nitric acid
• B. sulphuric acid
• C. hydrochloric acid
• D. tartaric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is B

sulphuric acid

Explanation of correct option-

(B) Sulfuric acid

• It is an oxyacid (acid contains oxygen) of sulfur.
• The molecular formula of sulfuric acid is H₂SO₄
• It is used in batteries of vehicles.
• It is also used in the extraction of metals.

Explanation of incorrect options-

(A) Nitric acid - It is an oxyacid of nitrogen.

(C) Hydrochloric acid - It is a hydracid (acid contains hydrogen) found in our stomach.

(D) Tartaric acid - It is a natural acid found in tamarind.

Hence, option (B) is correct.