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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

The moisture present in ammonia can be removed by using which of the following?

  1. A \(\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_{10}\)
  2. B Conc. \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CaCl}_2\) (anhydrous)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CaO}\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{CaO}\)

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\(\mathrm{NH}_3\) is basic in nature. Therefore, the drying agent has to be basic in nature so that it does not react with drying agent.