Question : Hydrochloric acid is also known as
Option 1: Gallic acid
Option 2: Picric acid
Option 3: Muriatic acid
Option 4: Chloric acid
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Correct Answer: Muriatic acid
Solution : The correct option is Muriatic acid .
Muriatic acid's chemical formula is HCL. It is an inorganic acid, corrosive and highly acidic. It is called so because of its corrosive nature. It freezes at 114 degrees Celsius. Also known by the name of Spirit of Salt. Its IUPAC name is Chlorane. It is a colourless solution with a distinctively pungent smell.
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