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Question 5(iv)

The diagram given alongside is to prepare Iron(III) chloride in the laboratory. Look at the diagram and answer the questions given below :

The diagram given below is to prepare Iron [III] chloride in the laboratory. Why iron[III] chloride closed container. What is substance B. What is the purpose of B. Model question paper Solutions ICSE Class 10

(a) What is substance B?

(b) What is the purpose of B ?

(c) Why is iron (III) chloride to be stored in a closed container ?

Answer

(a) Substance B is fused calcium chloride.

(b) Iron (III) chloride is highly deliquescent so it is kept dry with the help of B [fused calcium chloride (drying agent)]

(c) Iron[III] chloride is to be stored in a closed container because iron (III) chloride is highly deliquescent and it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air to form a saturated solution.