Question

For which of the following(s) the hydrochloric acid is used?

• A. Manufacture of metal chlorides
• B. Preparation of TNT
• C. Preparation of aqua regia
• D. In manufacturing of chlorine and ​glucose

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

In manufacturing of chlorine and ​glucose

Uses of $HCl$:
Hydrochloric acid reacts with metals to form their respective chlorides and so, is used in the manufacture of metal chlorides.

Aqua regia is made using hydrochloric acid and nitric acid.

In manufacturing chlorine, $N{H}_{4}Cl$, and ​
glucose (from corn starch)​.

It is also used as a laboratory reagent.

Hydrochloric acid is also used for extracting glue from bones.