Why is concentrated H2SO4 not used to dry ammonia gas ?
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Inorganic Chemistry
02 Mark
2024
Concentrated H2SO4 is not used to dry ammonia gas because it reacts with ammonia to form ammonium bisulfate (NH4HSO4). This reaction absorbs the ammonia gas, making H2SO4 ineffective as a drying agent.
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