ReasoningModerate1 mark
3(c)
For the preparation of hydrochloric acid in the laboratory:
Why is direct absorption of hydrogen chloride gas in water not feasible?
Topic: Hydrogen chloride: preparation and properties
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Direct absorption creates a partial vacuum because HCl dissolves very rapidly, causing back-suction of water.
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