Hydrogen chloride
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The compound hydrogen chloride has the chemical formula HCl and as such is a hydrogen halide. At room temperature, it is a colorless gas, which forms white fumes of hydrochloric acid upon contact with
Hydrochloric acid vapor turning pH paper red showing that the fumes are acidic
Infrared (IR) absorption spectrum
One doublet in the IR spectrum resulting from the isotopic composition of chlorine
Sulfuric acid
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Sulfuric acid or sulphuric acid, known in antiquity as oil of vitriol, is a mineral acid composed of the elements sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen, with the molecular formula H2SO4. It is a colorless, odo
Drops of concentrated sulfuric acid rapidly decompose a piece of cotton towel by dehydration.
Rio Tinto with its highly acidic water
Domestic acidic drain cleaners usually contain sulfuric acid at a high concentration which turns a piece of pH paper red and chars it instantly, demonstrating both the strong acidic nature and dehydrating property.