UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-5

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    Consider the following statements about sulphuric acid.
    1. It is produced in the upper atmosphere of Venus.
    2. It is mainly used in the wet process for the production of phosphatic fertilisers.
    3. Aluminium sulphate is obtained from the reaction of sulphuric acid and aluminum trihydrate.
    4. It is present in batteries used in torch and mobiles.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1, 2 and 3                    

    B)  1 and 2             

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Sulphuric acid is produced in the upper atmosphere Venus by the Sun's photochemical action on, carbon dioxide sulphur dioxide and water vapour, present in its atmosphere sulphuric acid hydrate is also present on Jupiter's Moon Europa. It is present in batteries used in torch and mobiles.


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