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Which of the following is not a physical property of hydrogen chloride?

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Question

Which of the following is not a physical property of hydrogen chloride?

Options

  • The gas fumes in moist air.

  • It has a pungent and suffocating smell.

  • It is insoluble in water.

  • It is heavier than air.

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Solution

It is insoluble in water.

Explanation:

Hydrogen chloride is an extremely polar covalent compound, making it exceptionally soluble in water (as demonstrated visually by the classic fountain experiment).

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Chapter 8: Study of Compounds: Hydrogen Chloride - EXERCISE [Page 173]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Study of Compounds: Hydrogen Chloride
EXERCISE | Q 8. | Page 173
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