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

The moisture present in ammonia can be removed by using which of the following?
  1. $\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_{10}$
  2. Conc. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$
  3. $\mathrm{CaCl}_2$ (anhydrous)
  4. $\mathrm{CaO}$

Solution

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

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (06 Jul Shift 1)

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