Which of the following acids is known as the oil of vitriol?

Hydrochloric acid

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Sulphuric acid

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Nitric acid

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Sulphuric acid
Sulphuric acid is known as the oil of vitriol because it looks like a dense oil and is produced from green vitriol (ferrous sulphate). It is also known as the king of chemicals because of its wide range of uses.

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