JAMB Chemistry 2016 Objective — Question 7
Question 7 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In the laboratory preparation of chlorine from concentrated hydrochloric acid in the presence of potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII) the gas produced is dried by passing it through
- A. concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acidCorrect
- B. anhydrous calcium chloride
- C. calcium oxide
- D. sodium hydroxide
Explanation
The usual drying agent for chlorine is concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid.
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