Purification of phosphorus pentoxide is done by ______.

evaporation

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crystallization

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sublimation

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condensation

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Solution

The correct option is B sublimation
Phosphorous pentoxide on heating converts directly into gaseous state from solid state.
so, this sublimation property is used for its purification.

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