Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Silver Nitrate is commonly called as -

  1. Siver Caustic

  2. Nitrate Caustic

  3. Nitric Caustic

  4. Lunar Caustic
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Silver nitrate (AgNO3) is historically called Lunar Caustic because silver was associated with the moon (luna). It was used as a caustic agent for cautery. The other options are not recognized common names for silver nitrate.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the common name for silver nitrate.

Option A) Silver Caustic - This option is incorrect because the common name for silver nitrate is not "Silver Caustic."

Option B) Nitrate Caustic - This option is incorrect because the common name for silver nitrate is not "Nitrate Caustic."

Option C) Nitric Caustic - This option is incorrect because the common name for silver nitrate is not "Nitric Caustic."

Option D) Lunar Caustic - This option is correct because the common name for silver nitrate is indeed "Lunar Caustic."

The correct answer is D) Lunar Caustic. This option is correct because "Lunar Caustic" is the common name for silver nitrate.

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