Q24 of 270 Page 67

State some of the uses of mineral acids in industry.

(i) Sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, paints,detergents etc.

(ii) Nitric acid is used for making fertilizers, explosives, dyes and plastics.


(iii) Hydrochloric acid is used for de-greasing steel objects, in textile, food and leather industries.




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HCI, CH3COOH, H2SO4, HNO3, H2CO3, H2SO3

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