Chemistry Note: Why Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) Is Called King of all Acids

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Concentrated Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is called the king of all acids as many chemicals are manufactured directly or indirectly from sulfuric acid.

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Even the two mineral acids, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, can also be prepared from concentrated sulfuric acid.

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Sulphuric Acid Equations

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Sulfuric acid is used to manufacture fertilisers, fibres, dyes, drugs, explosives, glass and ink.

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Some other sulfuric acid uses are oil refining, lead accumulator, and pickling metals.

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