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Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory using concentrated sulphuric acid and sodium chloride. Answer the questions that follow based on this reaction:
Name the drying agent not used for drying the gas.
Topic: Hydrogen chloride: preparation and properties
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Answer
Exam answer
Quicklime (CaO).
Explanation
It reacts with HCl.
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