O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q51 Mark

Hydrogen chloride is very soluble in water, whereas chlorine is only slightly soluble in water. Both gases can be dried using concentrated sulfuric acid. Which diagram represents the correct method of obtaining pure dry chlorine from damp chlorine containing a small amount of hydrogen chloride?

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AThe experimental setup shown in diagram A

BThe experimental setup shown in diagram B

CThe experimental setup shown in diagram C

DThe experimental setup shown in diagram D

✓ Correct answer

B: The experimental setup shown in diagram B

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Topic: Bonding & Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2012 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 5.

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