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Why concentrated sulphuric acid is called the “oil of vitriol” ?

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Concentrated sulphuric acid is called “Oil of vitriol” because of its oily appearance and the fact that it is present in vitreous or glassy substances like ferrous sulphate, alum, etc.

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