Hydrochloric acid is stored in a ________________vessel?
Correct answer: B. Rubber lined steel
- A. Lead lined steel
- B. Rubber lined steel
- C. Stainless steel
- D. Cast iron
Explanation
Hydrochloric acid readily attacks ordinary steel and many unprotected metals, so a steel vessel is protected with a chemically resistant rubber lining. Stainless steel is also not generally the standard choice for concentrated hydrochloric acid.
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