Question

can u store dilute hcl in containers made of copper or aluminium

Answer 1

Answer:

• We can store HCl in copper container but we can't store HCl in aluminium container .
• Copper is less reactive than hydrogen and hence our would not create any hazard.
• But Aluminium is more reactive than hydrogen and hence it can be hazardous.

Reaction:-

HCl + Al ------> AlCl2 + H2