Which oxide of phosphorus is used extensively as a drying agent?

P₂O₃

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P₄O₆

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P₄O₁₀

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P₃O₅

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Solution

The correct option is C
P₄O₁₀

P₄O₁₀ is used extensively as a drying agent.

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