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Question
Sulphuric acid is called King of Chemicals. Why is it called so?
Solution
Sulphuric acid is called King of Chemicals because it is used in the preparation of many Other compounds. It is used in car batteries also.
Acids react with metallic oxides to give salt and water.
CaO + H2S04 CaS04 + H20
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