Question

The chemical formula of lunar caustic is:

• A. $A{g}_{2}S$
• B. $A{a}_{2}S{O}_4$
• C. $AgN{O}_3$
• D. $AgCl$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Chemically lunar caustic is $AgN{O}_3$ . It is named so because it has burning effect on skin and leaves a white spot on skin after some time. (like moon)