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

Sulphuric acid is diprotic acid and shows different properties depending upon its concentration. It is a strong acid and in concentrated form it has strong dehydrating and oxidising properties. It has large number of applications. In almost all industrial processes sulphuric acid is used,in production of lead acid batteries,production of fertilizers,in chemistry labs,petroleum refining and production of paper. So it is called as the king of all acids.