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Drying agents like calcium oxide and phosphorus pentoxide are not used for drying hydrogen chloride gas. Give reasons for each. [2 MARKS]

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Drying agents like calcium oxide and phosphorus pentoxide are not used for drying hydrogen chloride gas because they react with the gas.
CaO+2HClCaCl2+H2O
2P2O5+3HClPOCl3+3HPO3

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