Which acid is called the 'King of Chemicals'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which acid is called the 'King of Chemicals'?
A. Phosphoric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Nitric acid
D. Sulphuric acid
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sulphuric acid is used in the production of fertilizers, chemicals, petroleum refining, etc., earning the title. It's not the strongest acid but the most industrially important.

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