Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which is the "King of chemicals"?

  1. Hydrochloric acid

  2. Sulphuric acid

  3. Hydrogen sulphide

  4. Nitric acid

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is called the 'King of Chemicals' due to its enormous industrial importance - it's used in fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and chemical manufacturing. It has the highest production volume of any industrial chemical worldwide.