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What was sulfuric acid called by medieval european alchemists?

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Oil of vitrol

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Green vitrol

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Vitrolic acid

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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.

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