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Which of the following would lose weight when exposed to the atmosphere?

A
Concentrated H2SO4
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Anhydrous Na2CO3
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Solid NaOH
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A saturated solution of ammonia in water
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Solution

The correct option is B A saturated solution of ammonia in water
NH3 is highly soluble in water.
Solution of ammonia in water is called liquor ammonia.
Liquor ammonia is highly volatile in nature and has a high latent heat of evaporation.
Hence, it will lose weight when exposed to atmosphere.

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