Which of the following is hydrochloric acid not used for?

Manufacture of metal chlorides

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Preparing TNT

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Preparation of aqua regia

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In manufacturing chlorine and glucose

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Solution

The correct option is B Preparing TNT
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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, NH4Cl, and
glucose (from corn starch).

It is also used as a laboratory reagent.

Hydrochloric acid is also used for extracting glue from bones.

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Question 21.
Which of the following is used for dissolution of gold ?
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Sulphuric acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d) Aqua regia

Give reason for the following :

(a) Though lead is above hydrogen in the activity series, it does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulphuric acid.

(b) Potassium and sodium are not used fro reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulphuric acid in laboratory preparation of hydrogen.

Which of the following reagents could be used to distinguish between dilute nitric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid?

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