Which acid is used in lead storage battery?
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Sulphuric Acid
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Hydrochloric Acid
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Acetic Acid
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Nitric Acid
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Sulphuric Acid is the correct answer because lead-acid batteries (used in automobiles) use dilute sulfuric acid as the electrolyte. The acid reacts with lead plates to produce electrical energy through chemical reactions. Hydrochloric, acetic, and nitric acids are not used in lead storage batteries.