In order to prepare dry hydrogen chloride gas in humid atmosphere the gas produced is passed through a guard tube (drying tube) which contains :
In order to prepare dry hydrogen chloride gas in humid atmosphere the gas produced is passed through a guard tube (drying tube) which contains :
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Official answer
Calcium chloride
Hint
Calcium chloride is a desiccant.
Quick oral answer
Calcium chloride is used to dry hydrogen chloride gas in a humid atmosphere.
Common mistakes
- 1.Calcium oxide
- 2.Calcium hydroxide
- 3.Calcium carbonate
Analysis and explanation
Calcium chloride is used as a drying agent to remove moisture from the hydrogen chloride gas produced in a humid atmosphere.
Interesting facts
Calcium chloride is also used as a de-icing agent.
Question details
Q2 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2025
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Topic
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Chemical Properties of Acids and Bases
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Acids, Bases and Salts" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Acids, Bases and Salts" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.