Which of the following is/are most effective uses of phosphorus pentoxide?

It is used as dehydrating agent.

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It is used as explosive.

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It is used as hydrogenating agent.

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It is used as drying agent.

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Solution

The correct options are
A It is used as dehydrating agent.
D It is used as drying agent.
Phosphorus pentoxide is used :
(i) It is used as dehydrating agent.
(ii) It is used as drying agent.

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