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No, HCl is a simple molecule while enzymes are complex organic molecules generally proteinic nature.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt can be, but it depends on the reaction.
For example in the reaction HCl + NaOH --> H2O + NaCl it is a reatant.
But it the reaction H2 + Cl2 --> 2HCl it is a product
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∙ 12y agoThat doesn't make sense. A single substance doesn't have a catalyst. A reaction has a catalyst. Hydrochloric acid reacts with a lot of different things using a lot of different catalysts.
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Is copper sulphate the best catalyst between zinc and hydrochloric acid?
Is aqueous copper (2)sulphate an effective catalyst in the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid.
How does sulfuric acid catalyze the preparation of esters Could some other acid be used?
The concentrated sulphuric acid solution is the preferred catalyst for the preparation of esters. Rarely used is the hydrochloric acid as a gas.
Is chloridric acid same as hydrochloric acid?
Yes, "chloridric acid" is the same as "hydrochloric acid.
What are the 3 strongest acids found in the body?
HCl or Hydrochloric acid (located in stomach).
Is hydrochloric acid an acid?
Yes. It is an acid as its name would imply.
Is copper sulphate the best catalyst between zinc and hydrochloric acid?
Is aqueous copper (2)sulphate an effective catalyst in the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid.
Is stomach acid an enzyme?
Stomach acid, or hydrochloric acid (HCl), is not an enzyme, because stomach acid is neither a protein nor a catalyst.
How does sulfuric acid catalyze the preparation of esters Could some other acid be used?
The concentrated sulphuric acid solution is the preferred catalyst for the preparation of esters. Rarely used is the hydrochloric acid as a gas.
Why isn't hydrochloric acid used as a catalyst for aspirin synthesis?
Hcl cl- is a strong nucleophile capible of substituting the oH group of the salicyclic acid,, my best guess
Is hydrochloric acid an organic acid?
No. Hydrochloric acid is a mineral acid.
What acid is in stomach acid?
It contains hydrochloric acid.
Is chloridric acid same as hydrochloric acid?
Yes, "chloridric acid" is the same as "hydrochloric acid.
What are the 3 strongest acids found in the body?
HCl or Hydrochloric acid (located in stomach).
Is hydrochloric acid an acid?
Yes. It is an acid as its name would imply.
Is hydrochloric acid a acid?
Yes, hydrochloric acid is an acid (as its name suggests).
Which is a stronger acid Hydrochloric or acetic?
Hydrochloric acid is much stronger than acetic acid. Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, acetic is weak.
What is the formula for the acid hydrochloric acid?
The formula of dilute hydrochloric acid is HCl
