Chemistry

How will you prove that Hydrochloric acid contains

(i) hydrogen

(ii) chlorine.

Write equations for the reactions.

Hydrogen Chloride

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Answer

(i) Using an active metal below magnesium

Fe + 2HCl ⟶ FeCl2 + H2

(ii) Using an oxidising agent not containing lead.

MnO2 + 4HCl ⟶ MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2

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