In the preparation of an ester, the commonly used dehydrating agent is:

Phosphorus pentoxide

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Anhydrous calcium chloride

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Anhydrous aluminium chloride

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Concentrated sulphuric acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Concentrated sulphuric acid

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