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Recorded data:
Before: CuO+porcelain boat=62.869g
CaCl2+U-tube=80.483g
After:Porcelain boat+contents =54.869g
CaCl2+U-tube=89.483g
Reactions:Zn(s)+2HCl(aq)ZnCl2(aq)+H2(g) then H2(g)+CuO(s)H2O(g)+Cu(s)
What was the reason placing tube of CaCl2 between the generator and the tube containing the porcelain boat?
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To absorb evaporated HCl
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To absorb evaporated H2O
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To slow down the gases released
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To absorb the evaporated Zn particles
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To remove the initial air that passes through the tube
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Solution

The correct option is B To absorb evaporated H2O
A tube of CaCl2 was placed between the generator and the tube containing the porcelain boat to absorb evaporated H2O. CaCl2 is a drying agent. It removes moisture from hydrogen gas.

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