What was sulfuric acid called by medieval european alchemists?
A
Oil of vitrol
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B
Green vitrol
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C
Vitrolic acid
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D
Blue vitrol
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Solution
The correct option is A Oil of vitrol Sulfuric acid was called 'oil of vitriol by medieval European alchemists because it was prepared by roasting 'green vitriol' (iron(II) sulfate) in an iron retort.