Which of the following acids serves as an electrolyte in a lead storage battery? (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Lactic acid (3) Hydrochloric acid (4) Nitric acid
(1) Sulphuric acid Explanation: Dilute sulfuric acid (H2SO4) serves as the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery. Dilute sulfuric acid used for lead acid battery has ratio (to water) of 3:1 other components of the battery include: Lead peroxide (PbO2) and Sponge lead (Pb).