Which compound is formed when hydrogen reacts with chlorine?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which compound is formed when hydrogen reacts with chlorine?
  1. Hydrochloric acid
  2. Hydrogen chloride
  3. Chlorine gas
  4. Chlorinated hydrocarbons

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which compound is formed when hydrogen reacts with chlorine?
  • Step 1: Identify the two elements involved in the reaction: hydrogen (H) and chlorine (Cl).
  • Step 2: Understand that when these two elements react, they combine to form a new compound.
  • Step 3: Know that the chemical formula for the compound formed is HCl.
  • Step 4: Recognize that HCl is called hydrogen chloride.
  • Step 5: Note that hydrogen chloride is a gas at room temperature.
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