Which is the "King of chemicals"?
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Hydrochloric acid
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Sulphuric acid
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Hydrogen sulphide
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Nitric acid
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is called the 'King of chemicals' because of its enormous industrial importance - it's used in fertilizer production, petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, and more. It's the most-produced industrial chemical worldwide by volume.