Question:

In the detection of II group acid radical, the salt containing chloride is treated with concentrated sulphuric acid, the colourless gas is liberated. The name of the gas is

Updated On: Nov 14, 2025
  • Hydrogen chloride gas
  • Chlorine gas
  • Sulphur dioxide gas
  • Hydrogen gas
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

To solve this question, we need to identify the gas that is liberated when a salt containing chloride is treated with concentrated sulfuric acid. Let's examine the reaction:

When a chloride salt (e.g., NaCl) is treated with concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4), the following reaction occurs:

\(\text{NaCl (s) + H}_2\text{SO}_4\text{ (l) } \rightarrow \text{NaHSO}_4\text{ (s) + HCl (g)}\) 

In this reaction, hydrogen chloride gas (HCl) is liberated, which is a colorless gas. This accurately matches the description in the question.

Let's examine the incorrect options:

  • Chlorine gas: Chlorine gas is a greenish-yellow gas, not colorless, and is typically produced in other chemical reactions, such as when HCl is oxidized.
  • Sulphur dioxide gas: This gas is generally produced in reactions involving the complete reduction of H2SO4, not when reacting with a simple chloride salt.
  • Hydrogen gas: Hydrogen gas is colorless, but it is not produced in this specific reaction involving chloride salts and concentrated sulfuric acid.

Therefore, the correct answer is Hydrogen chloride gas.

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Concepts Used:

P-Block Elements

  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
  • P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.

P block elements consist of: