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Quicklime is not used to dry HCI gas because Cao is ______.

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Quicklime is not used to dry HCI gas because Cao is ______.

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  • alkaline

  • acidic

  • neutral

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Solution

Quicklime is not used to dry HCI gas because Cao is alkaline.

Explanation:

Quicklime, CaO, is basic (alkaline) in nature. It reacts with acidic HCl gas, so it cannot be used to dry HCl gas.

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Chapter 8: Study of Compounds A. Hydrogen Chloride - EXERCISE-8 [Page 156]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Study of Compounds A. Hydrogen Chloride
EXERCISE-8 | Q (B) 1. (a) | Page 156
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