The major use of sulphur is in the manufacture of – (1) H2SO4 (2) H2S (3) SO2 (4) Fungicide

The major use of sulphur is in the manufacture of – (1) H2SO4 (2) H2S (3) SO2 (4) Fungicide
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(1) H2SO4 Explanation: The major use of sulphur is in the manufacture of sulphuric acid (H2SO4) which is one of the most important compounds made by the chemical industry. It is used to make, literally, hundreds of compounds needed by almost every industry.
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