Which of the following is a suitable drying agent for hydrogen?

$H_{2} S O_{4}$

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$C a C l_{2}$

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Both of the above

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
$C a C l_{2}$

Concentrated Sulphuric acid is a good drying agent but cannot be used for drying hydrogen because it reacts with hydrogen to form water and sulfur dioxide.

$H_{2} S O_{4} + H_{2} ⟶ 2 H_{2} O + S O_{2}$

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