Chemistry
Hydrogen chloride fumes in the air. Justify.
Hydrogen Chloride
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Hydrogen chloride gas fumes in air because it is highly soluble in the moisture (water vapour) present in air. It dissolves rapidly to form tiny droplets of hydrochloric acid, which appear as dense white fumes.
HCl (gas) + H2O (g) ⟶ HCl (aqueous)
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