Question

Hydrochloric acid as what in absence of alkali?

(a) Positive ion

(b) Hydrolyser

(c) Both positive ion and hydrolyser

(d) None of the mentioned

The question was asked in a national level competition.

I want to ask this question from Equipments for Hydrolysis in division Hydrolysis of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Hydrolyser

To explain I would say: Hydrochloric acid as a hydrolyser and as a product of hydrolysis in the absence of alkali has been the source of much trouble as it is one of the most corrosive chemicals known.