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Question no. 9526

Cuprous chloride within an Orsat apparatus is capable of absorbing___________________?

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Answer: D. All CO, CO2, and O2

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Cuprous chloride solution in an Orsat apparatus is used to absorb carbon monoxide, while other reagents absorb oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Chemical Engineering
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