Question

Empty
flask
Inverted
funnel
Reactants
Water
(a) Name the acid prepared by this method.
(b) Name the reactants used.
(c) Why an empty flask is used ?
(d) What is the drying agent used ? Why is this drying
agent chosen ?
(e) What is the role of inverted funnel in the arrangement.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Sulphuric acid.

(b) The reactants are sodium chloride and Sulphuric acid.

(c) The empty flask acts as Anti-Suction device. In case the back suction occurs the water will collect in it and will not reach the generating flask. ... Sulphuric acid is chosen as drying agent because it does not react with HCl.

d) Sulphuric acid is chosen as drying agent because it does not react with HCl.

(e) The Inverted funnel : Prevents or minimizes back suction of water.

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