Which compound is present in the drying tower through which ammonia is passed?

Ammonium hydroxide

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Quicklime

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Sulphuric acid

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Sulphur dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is B
Quicklime

Ammonia is passed through a drying tower containing quicklime (CaO) to remove the moisture present in it. Quicklime is a drying agent. Drying agents are substances capable of absorbing the moisture content present in the substance.

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Which compound is present in the drying tower through which ammonia is passed?

The correct option is B Quicklime Ammonia is passed through a drying tower containing quicklime (CaO) to remove the moisture present in it. Quicklime is a drying agent. Drying agents are substances capable of absorbing the moisture content present in the substance.

The correct option is B
Quicklime

Ammonia is passed through a drying tower containing quicklime (CaO) to remove the moisture present in it. Quicklime is a drying agent. Drying agents are substances capable of absorbing the moisture content present in the substance.