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Question
Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid on sodium chloride.
What is the property of sulphuric acid that makes it a suitable reagent for the reaction?
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Solution
Sulphuric acid's low volatility and high boiling point qualify it as a suitable reagent for this reaction.
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