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Name a drying agent for ammonia.

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Drying agent for ammonia is Calcium oxide or quicklime.
Ammonia is a basic compound. It can be dried by using a basic compound so that the agent does not react with ammonia.
Most often calcium oxide is used as the drying agent for ammonia preparation.
Calcium oxide is also known as quicklime.

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