alleryStart learning →Moist HCl gas can be dried by passing it through what?
AAqueous caustic soda
BConcentrated H2SO4
CSlaked lime paste
DQuicklime lumps
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Concentrated H2SO4
Concentrated sulfuric acid is a drying agent that does not react with HCl.
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