46ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2004

The smoke emanating from ammonium chloride powder used for cleaning hot utensils while galvanizing brass utensils is -

aAmmonia
bCarbon monoxide
cChloric acid of hydrogen
dAmmonia and hydrochloric acid✓ Correct

Explanation

While galvanizing brass utensils, the smoke emanating from ammonium chloride powder used for cleaning the hot utensil is ammonia and hydrochloric acid.

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