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1(a)
Choose the correct answer from options given below.
he drying agent used to dry HCl gas is:
Topic: Hydrogen chloride: preparation and properties
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Answer
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(c) Concentrated sulphuric acid.
Explanation
It dries HCl without reacting with it.
In words
Concentrated sulphuric acid.
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