Question

Why is sulphuric acid called the "king of chemicals"?

Answer 1

This name is given to sulphuric acid because of its large number of applications. Sulphuric acid is used directly or indirectly in manufacturing of almost everything.

Some of the uses of sulphutic acid are..

• It is most frequently used in chemical labs.
• It is used to clean up the rust from iron and steel, which is further used for manufacturing of vehicles and household appliances.
• It is used for production of lead-acid batteries.
• It is used for production of fertilizers.
• It is used for manufacturing phosphate fertilizers.
• It is used in petroleum refining.
• It is used for production of paper.
• It is used for production of detergents. etc...