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Concentrated $H_{2} S O_{4}$ is used as a dehydrating agent. Explain.

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Hydrated crystals can be dehydrated with concentrated $H_{2} S O_{4}$ . This is because it readily absorbs water from the crystal/ molecule/ compound. So, it is used as dehydrating agent. It is used as a dehydrating agent mainly in contact process.

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