Question

Give four examples of preparation of acids by synthesis.

Answer 1

Preparation of acids by synthesis follows general reaction:
Hydrogen + Non metal → Acid

(i)  \[\ce{H2 + I2 ->2HI }\]
(ii) \[\ce{H2 + Br2 -> 2HBr}\]
(iii) \[\ce{H2 + CI -> 2HCI}\]
(iv) \[\ce{H2 + S -> H2S}\]