Home Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Halogens and their Compounds Chlorine gas is dried over :
Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Halogens and their Compounds Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Chlorine gas is dried over :

A
CaO
B
NaOH
C
H2SO4
D
NH3 (l)

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The correct answer is:
C

Chlorine gas reacts with CaO, NaOH and NH3 ; so chlorine gas cannot be dried by passing over these compounds. H2SO4 have great affinity for water and therefore it is used for drying Cl2.

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