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4(i)
State a relevant reason for the following:
Hydrogen chloride gas cannot be dried over quick lime.
Topic: Hydrogen chloride: preparation and properties
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Quicklime is basic and reacts with HCl: CaO + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O.
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