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Why do we use conc.sulphuric acid as drying agent in the lab preparation of HCl ??
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Conc. sulphuric acid is used as a drying agent for purifying hydrogen chloride gas. Concentrated sulphuric acid being hygroscopic in nature absorbs moisture from the air and gets diluted and acts as a drying agent. It has a strong affinity for water and thus it absorbs water quickly.
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sulphuric acid is used as a drying agent for purifying hydrogen chloride gas. Concentrated sulphuric acid being hygroscopic in nature absorbs moisture from the air and gets diluted and acts as a drying agent. It has a strong affinity for water and thus it absorbs water quickly.
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