Sulphuric acid is used in the preparation of which of the following? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Sulphuric acid is used in the preparation of which of the following?
A. Ammonia
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Nitric acid (via nitration) and many chemicals
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sulphuric acid is a key reagent in many processes: to produce HCl from NaCl, HNO₃ from nitre, fertilizers (superphosphate), and in petroleum refining, pickling, etc. It is also used as a dehydrating agent and catalyst. Ammonia is made by Haber process without H₂SO₄. NaOH is made by electrolysis of brine. H₂SO₄ is known as 'king of chemicals'.

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