Sulphuric acid was first discovered by the liquefaction of green vitriol (FeSO4.7H2O). Hence, it is called the oil of vitriol.
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Why is sulphuric acid known as king of chemicals and oil of vitriol?
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Assertion :Sulphuric acid was called 'oil of vitriol'. Reason: Medieval alchemists prepared by roasting green vitriol iron sulphate in iron retort and known as oil of vitriol.
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Which acid was initially called 'oil of vitriol'?
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