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because hcl contains cl2

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Q: Why concentrated sulfuric acid and not hydrochloric acid used in this experiment?
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Is concentrated hydrochloric acid a suitable acid for alcohol dehydration?

No. Even concentrated hydrochloric acid contains much water. Concentrated sulfuric acid, which can be completely anhydrous, is much more effective as dehydrating agent.


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How many molar is concentrated hydrochloric acid?

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is concentrated sulphuric acid toxic


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