True / False

$$HCl$$ gas can fume in moist air.

ATRUE
Correct Answer
BFALSE

Solution

Concentrated hydrochloric acid or fuming HCl acid forms acidic mists. Both the mist and the solution have a corrosive effect on human tissue like eyes, skin, intestines etc. This moisture can be prevented during the preparation of HCl by using a guard tube with calcium chloride in it.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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