Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

_______ acid is used in the manufacture of many car batteries.

  1. Hydrochloric

  2. Sulfuric

  3. Nitric

  4. Phosphoric
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sulfuric acid is used in lead-acid car batteries as the electrolyte. When the battery discharges, it reacts with lead plates to form lead sulfate. Hydrochloric and nitric acids are too corrosive and reactive for this use, and phosphoric acid is used in some rust removal but not standard car batteries.

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