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Sulfuric acid (alternative spelling sulphuric acid) is a highly corrosive strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4. It is a pungent-ethereal colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid which is soluble in water at all concentrations. Sometimes it is dyed dark brown during production to alert people to its hazards. The historical name of this acid is oil of vitriol.Sulfuric acid is a diprotic acid and shows different properties depending upon its concentration.

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