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Acids, Bases and Salts — Chemistry STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ChemistryAcids, Bases and Salts3 Marks
Question
Explain clearly how conc, $H_2SO_4$ is used as dehydrating as well as drying agent.
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Answer

Conc. sulphuric acid is hygroscopic in nature and can remove moisture from other substances; therefore, it is used as a drying agent.
It is also used as a dehydrating agent because it has a strong affinity for water and thus absorbs water quickly from compounds.

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