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JAMB Chemistry 2014 Question 33

Question 33

Halogens

Use the diagram (preparation of chlorine) to answer this question.
The gas that is removed by the water in the flask is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.O2.
  2. B.SO2.
  3. C.HCl.
  4. D.H2.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (HCl.)

Explanation

Hydrogen chloride fumes from the concentrated acid are very soluble in water, so the water bottle removes them from the chlorine.