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Hydrogen chloride gas is not collected over water, as:

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Question

Hydrogen chloride gas is not collected over water, as:

Options

  • It is highly soluble in water.

  • It is less soluble in water.

  • It is lighter than air.

  • It is heavier than air.

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Solution

It is highly soluble in water.

Explanation:

Hydrogen chloride gas is exceptionally polar and dissolves instantly in water, meaning it would simply dissolve into the water trough instead of being collected as a gas.

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Chapter 8: Study of Compounds: Hydrogen Chloride - EXERCISE [Page 174]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Study of Compounds: Hydrogen Chloride
EXERCISE | Q 13. | Page 174
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