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State the term :

The substance that can remove hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the ratio of 2: 1 (in the form of water) from the compounds.


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  • Dehydrating agents are the substances that help in removing water from compounds.
  • For example, Ethanol(C2H5OH), Conc. Sulphuric acid(H2SO4) etc.

The substance that can remove hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the ratio of 2: 1 (in the form of water) from the compounds is: Dehydrating agent.


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