Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Muriatic acid is another name of which compound used in the production of chlorides, fertilisers, and dyes, in electroplating, and in the photographic, textile and rubber industries?

Options:

Perchloric Acid

Sulfuric acid

Hydrochloric acid

Nitric acid

Correct Answer:

Hydrochloric acid

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. Hydrochloric acid.

Muriatic acid is another name for Hydrochloric acid.

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is commonly known as muriatic acid, especially in industrial contexts. It is widely used in the production of chlorides, fertilizers, and dyes, as well as in electroplating, and in various industries such as photographic, textile, and rubber industries.