Chemical Engineering Basics

Q1: Ammonia gas can be dried by

A PCl5

B quick lime

C CaCl2

D concentrated H2SO4

ANS:B - quick lime

Ammonia gas can be dried by quick lime (calcium oxide). When quick lime (CaO) is exposed to ammonia gas (NH3), it reacts to form calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] and solid ammonium chloride (NH4Cl). This reaction helps in removing the moisture (water vapor) present in the ammonia gas, thereby drying it. The reaction can be represented as follows: CaO+2NH3​→Ca(OH)2​+2NH4​Cl Quick lime is commonly used as a drying agent for ammonia gas due to its ability to react with water and form calcium hydroxide, thereby effectively drying the gas.



img not found
img

For help Students Orientation
Mcqs Questions

One stop destination for examination, preparation, recruitment, and more. Specially designed online test to solve all your preparation worries. Go wherever you want to and practice whenever you want, using the online test platform.