Study Of Compounds-I: Hydrogen Chloride

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Question
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Identify the acid which matches the following description:

The acid which is used in the preparation of a non-volatile acid.

Solution

Concentrated sulphuric acid is used in the preparation of a non-volatile acid.

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The acid on mixing with silver nitrate solution produces a white precipitate which is soluble in excess ammonium hydroxide ?

Solution

Hydrochloric acid on mixing with silver nitrate solution produces a white precipitate which is soluble in excess ammonium hydroxide.

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Q7. (a) The following question is pertaining to the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride gas:

(i) Write the equation for its preparation mentioning the condition required.

(ii) Name the drying agent used and justify your choice.

(iii) State a safety precaution you would take during the preparation of hydrochloric acid.

Solution

i)  NaCl +H2SO4(conc.) --> NaHSO4 +HCl
ii) The drying agent is concentrated sulphuric acid because it is an acidic drying agent and other drying agents react with HCl.
iii) The temperature should be raised above 2000C during the preparation of hydrochloric acid because above this temperature it forms sticky substance sodium sulphate that sticks to glass apparatus which becomes difficult to remove and also cause wastage of heat.

Question
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Given balanced chemical equation for each of the following:
Lab preparation of ammonia using an ammonium salt.

Solution

2NH4Cl +Ca(OH)2 --> CaCl2 +2NH3 +2H2O