Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

MURIATIC ACID is the common name for which ACID?

  1. Sulphuric Acid

  2. Hydrochloric Acid

  3. Nitric Acid

  4. Benzoic Acid
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Explanation

Muriatic acid is an archaic name for hydrochloric acid (HCl). The term comes from the Latin 'muria' meaning brine, as hydrochloric acid was historically produced from salt. It is a strong acid commonly used in industrial processes and cleaning.

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