CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The reagent used to remove the traces of oxygen from a mixture of noble gases is:

A
ammonical cuprous chloride solution
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
potash solution
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
alkaline pyrogallol solution
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
caustic soda solution
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B alkaline pyrogallol solution

Pyrogallol is the common name of 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene. Hydroxy groups are strong activavtors of aromatic ring . when the time 3 hydroxyl groups have been added to a benzene nucleus we will have have a very reactive molecule, reactive enough to react with oxygen in the noble gases in air.

Hence option C Is correct.


932929_26198_ans_53b4bafc531d4ee88c55f8762d0e42a5.png

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Properties of O2
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon