The following questions pertain to the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride gas:
(i) Write the equation for it’s preparation mentioning the condition required.
(ii) Name the drying agent used in the above preparation and give a reason for the choice.
(iii) State a safety precaution taken during the preparation of hydrochloric acid.

(i) The equation for the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride gas : NaCl + H2SO4 NaHSO4 + HCl (ii) Concentrated sulphuric acid is used as the drying agent used in…