Why is ammonium chloride used in the production of HCl gas instead of sodium chloride?
You can use NaCl instead NH4Cl
Also, after using sodium borohydride, what temperature should the reaction mixture be maintained at?
After adding all the sodium borohydride, the RM temperature not exceeding +20°C
Can anhydrous magnesium sulfate be used as a substitute for anhydrous sodium sulfate?
Yes
Once sodium borohydride is added, should the round-bottom flask be left open or kept airtight?
See videomanual. Moisture should not fall into the flask
Since borohydride needs to be added gradually over a long period, part of the compound is often left exposed, and it begins to absorb moisture and become damp rather quickly.
What is the proper way to handle this situation?
A small amount of moisture is not critical. The appearance of the borhydride look at the videomanual
Into how many portions should sodium borohydride be divided for optimal addition?
Read the topic detailed and see videomanual