Name the substance used for drying ammonia.

Calcium chloride

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Phosphorous pentoxide

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Quicklime

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Concentrated Sulphuric acid

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The correct option is C
Quicklime

Calcium oxide (CaO), commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a widely used as a chemical compound. Quicklime is used in the preparation of Ammonia. It is also used for drying alcohol and non-acidic gases. And, so used for drying ammonia.

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