Multiple choice general knowledge

The acid used in batteries is

  1. Acetic acid

  2. Hydrochloric acid

  3. Sulphuric acid

  4. Nitric acid
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Explanation

Lead-acid batteries, commonly used in automobiles and other applications, use sulfuric acid (H2SO4) as the electrolyte. This strong acid facilitates the chemical reactions between lead plates and lead dioxide plates, storing and releasing electrical energy through reversible electrochemical reactions.

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