Which of the following property of an acid is responsible for itching of skin?

It is sour in taste

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It is corrosive in nature

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It is a chemical

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
It is corrosive in nature

Acids, in general, are chemically very reactive and corrosive. The itching of the skin is due to corrosive nature of the acid.

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Which of the following property of an acid is responsible for itching of skin?

The correct option is B It is corrosive in nature Acids, in general, are chemically very reactive and corrosive. The itching of the skin is due to corrosive nature of the acid.

The correct option is B
It is corrosive in nature

Acids, in general, are chemically very reactive and corrosive. The itching of the skin is due to corrosive nature of the acid.