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