The given set up in the figure is for the preparation of an acid

(a) Name the acid prepared by this method.

(b) Name the reactants used.

(c) Why an empty flask is used?

(d) What is the drying agent used? Why is this drying agent chosen

(e) What is the role of inverted funnel in the arrangement?

The following questions pertain to the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride gas:

(i) Write the equation for it's preparation mentioning the condition required.

(ii) Name the drying agent used in the above preparation and give a reason for the choice.

(iii) State a safety precaution taken during the preparation of hydrochloric acid.

Give three distinct tests [apart from using an indicator] you would carry out with solution of HCl to illustrate the typical properties of an acid.

Convert:

(a) Two soluble metallic nitrates to insoluble metallic chlorides.

(b) Insoluble iron(II) oxide to a soluble compound.

(c) Insoluble metal carbonate to a soluble chloride.

(d) Metal sulphide to an offensive smelling gas.