Hydrochloric acid is also known as_________________?
Correct answer: B. Muriatic acid
- A. Oil of vitriol
- B. Muriatic acid
- C. Strong organic acid
- D. Green acid
Explanation
Hydrochloric acid is the aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and is traditionally called muriatic acid. Oil of vitriol is sulfuric acid, while the other names are not standard names for HCl.
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