Question

Which of the following acids is called the king of the acids?

• A. Acetic acid
• B. Phosphoric acid
• C. Oxalic acid
• D. Sulphuric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Sulphuric acid

Explanation for correct option

(D)Sulphuric acid

Sulphuric acid

• It is called the king of acids.
• It has wide uses in chemical laboratories and industries.
• The formula of sulphuric acid is ${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4$.

Explanation for incorrect option

• The formula of Acetic acid is ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}$.
• The formula of phosphoric acid is ${\mathrm{H}}_3{\mathrm{PO}}_4$.
• The formula of oxalic acid is ${\left(\mathrm{COOH}\right)}_2$.
• Sulphuric acid is called the king of acids. Hence, the options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect.

Hence, option (D) is correct. Sulphuric acid is called the king of acids.