Q753
Strength of laboratory HCl is
A.
11 N
AnswerB.
10 N
C.
36 N
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
36.5 grams of hydrochloric acid is a 1 N (one Normal) solution of HCl. A normal is one gram equivalent of a solute per litre of solution. The strength of laboratory HCl is 11 N.In the context of acid and bases, it is generally assumed that N refers to the proton or the hydroxide ion released in water when acid is dissolved.