Answer to Question #61882 in General Chemistry for Nat

Question

Hydrogen chloride gas was bubbled into two beakers, A and B. Beaker A contained water, while beaker B contained methylbenzene (toluene). The two resulting solution were tested using various substances and the observations were noted.
Complete the Table below indicating any observations made. If no reaction occurred write ‘no reaction’
Substances Added: Magnesium Powder Litmus indicator Solid sodium carbonate
Reaction with Beaker A ( HCl + water)
Reaction with Beaker B ( HCL + methylbenzene)

Answer 1

Reaction with Beaker A (HCl + water) Mixture turns red
Reaction with Beaker B (HCL + methylbenzene) No reaction