Vitriolage is the criminal throwing of corrosive substances to disfigure a person. The term is derived from 'vitriol', the old name of which of the following?
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Vitriolage is the criminal throwing of corrosive substances to disfigure a person. The term is derived from 'vitriol', the old name of which of the following?
- Sulphuric acid
- Nitric acid
- Cashew nut oil
- Hydrochloric acid
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Sulphuric acid
'Oil of vitriol' is the old name of sulphuric acid, the corrosive most often used in such attacks; hence vitriolage.
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