Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Name the chemical used for drying ammonia.
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Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Calcium oxide or quick lime is used for drying ammonia. it is because, calcium oxide being basic in nature does not react chemically with ammonia.

$\text{CaO}$ +${\text{H}}_2$$\text{O}$ → ${\text{Ca(OH)}}_2$
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