Question

Phosphorous pentoxide and concentrated sulphuric acid can be classified as basic drying agents.

• A. False
• B. True

Answer 1

The correct option is A

False

Substances which have the capacity to remove the moisture present in the compounds are called as drying agents. Phosphorous pentoxide and concentrated sulphuric acid can be classified as acidic drying agents and not basic drying agents. Sulphuric acid help to remove moisture during the manufacture of chlorine and sulphur dioxide without reacting with them. So, the statement given to us is false.