JAMB Chemistry 2022 Question 26

Question 26

Acids, Bases and Salts

The gas that cannot be dried with concentrated sulphuric acid is?

  1. A.NH3
  2. B.HCl
  3. C.SO2
  4. D.Cl2
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Answer: A (NH3)

Explanation

Ammonia is basic, so it reacts with sulphuric acid to form ammonium sulphate instead of being dried.