Chemistry
State with reasons the method of collection of HCl gas in the laboratory.
Hydrogen Chloride
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Answer
Dry HCl gas is collected by the upward displacement of air because it is 1.28 times heavier than air. It is highly soluble in water, hence not collected over water.
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