In the laboratory preparation of hydrochloric acid, hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in water.
(i) Draw a diagram to show the arrangement used for the absorption of $H C l$ gas in water.

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Diagram to show the funnel arrangement used for the absorption of $H C l$ gas in water is shown below:

This funnel arrangement:

prevents or minimizes back suction of water

provides a large surface area for absorption of $H C l$ gas

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In the laboratory preparation of hydrochloric acid, hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in water. (i) Draw a diagram to show the arrangement used for the absorption of HCl gas in water.

Diagram to show the funnel arrangement used for the absorption of HCl gas in water is shown below: This funnel arrangement: prevents or minimizes back suction of water provides a large surface area for absorption of HCl gas

In the laboratory preparation of hydrochloric acid, hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in water.
(i) Draw a diagram to show the arrangement used for the absorption of $H C l$ gas in water.

Diagram to show the funnel arrangement used for the absorption of $H C l$ gas in water is shown below:

This funnel arrangement:

prevents or minimizes back suction of water

provides a large surface area for absorption of $H C l$ gas