Funnel arrangement is used to prepare HCl gas to avoid :
Which of the following statement(s) is are correct?
i. An inverted funnel arrangement is used in the laboratory preparation of hydrochloric acid.
ii. HCl gas is insoluble in water.
In the laboratory preparation of hydrochloric acid, HCl gas is dissolved in water. (i) Draw a diagram to show the arrangement used for the absorption of HCl in water. (ii) Why is such an arrangement necessary? Give two reasons. (iii) Write the chemical equation for the laboratory preparation of HCl gas when the reactants are: (a) below 200°C (b) above 200°C