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Question
Explain, why (or give reasons for)
Only a very dilute solution of hydrogen chloride in water can be concentrated by boiling the solution while a very concentrated solution would become less concentrated when boiled.
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Solution
Dilute hydrochloric acid cannot be concentrated beyond 22.2% (by weight) by distillation.This is due to the fact that this mixture (77.8% water + 22.2% HCI) boils at a constant temperature of 110°C without any change in concentration. So if its concentration is high it will fall back at a lower concentration.
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