Quicklime [CaO] is alkaline in nature and it reacts with HCl forming the respective chloride. Hence, it can’t be used as a drying agent.
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Give reason for the following : Hydrogen chloride gas cannot be dried over quick lime.
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Quicklime [CaO] is alkaline in nature and it reacts with HCl forming the respective chloride. Hence, it can’t be used as a drying agent.