Multiple choice

Which one of the following is a property of a solution of dry hydrogen chloride in dry methylbenzene?

  1. It produces useful hydrochloric acid as a byproduct.

  2. It has a pH approximately reaching to 7.

  3. It is a non-conductor of electricity.

  4. It reacts with magnesium to give hydrogen.

  5. It shows acidic properties.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

HCl dissociates into ions in water but remains as molecules in organic solvents. All properties are related to this only eg it conducts electricity in water but not in methylbenzene.

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