The chemical name of Prussic acid is _______.

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: D) Hydrogen cyanide

Brief Explanation: Prussic acid is the common name for hydrogen cyanide (HCN).

Information Booster: Hydrogen cyanide is a highly poisonous and volatile liquid or gas.

More Facts:

• It has a characteristic bitter almond odor, although not everyone can smell it due to a genetic predisposition.
• Hydrogen cyanide is used in various industrial applications, but it is extremely dangerous due to its toxicity.
• It was historically used as a pesticide and fumigant.
• Other Acids and Their Chemical Names:
  • Hydrochloric Acid: Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
  • Sulfuric Acid: Hydrogen Sulfate (H2SO4)
  • Nitric Acid: Hydrogen Nitrate (HNO3)
  • Acetic Acid: Ethanoic Acid (CH3COOH)
  • Phosphoric Acid: Hydrogen Phosphate (H3PO4)