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. During the preparation of hydrogen chloride gas on a humid day, the gas is usually passed through the guard tube containing calcium chloride.

The role of calcium chloride taken in the guard tube is to

(a) absorb the evolved gas
 
(b) moisten the gas
 
(c) absorb moisture from the gas
 
(d) absorb Cl– ions from the evolved gas

Best Answer

Answer: (c) absorb moisture from the gas

Explanation:
 
Calcium is a good dehydrating agent. It has the property to absorb moisture. Hence it is used as a desiccant to dry gases and Hydrocarbons in the industries.

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