Which of the following is used as the drying agent in the purifying process of HCl gas ?

Concentrated Sulphuric Acid

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Dilute Sulphuric Acid

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Quick Lime

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Phosphorus Pentoxide

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Solution

The correct option is A
Concentrated Sulphuric Acid

Concentrated sulphuric acid is hygroscopic (absorbs water molecules) in nature. So, it is used as the drying agent in the purifying process of HCl gas.

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Which of the following is used as the drying agent in the purifying process of HCl gas ?

The correct option is A Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Concentrated sulphuric acid is hygroscopic (absorbs water molecules) in nature. So, it is used as the drying agent in the purifying process of HCl gas.

The correct option is A
Concentrated Sulphuric Acid

Concentrated sulphuric acid is hygroscopic (absorbs water molecules) in nature. So, it is used as the drying agent in the purifying process of HCl gas.