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Why is concentrated H2SO4 not used to dry ammonia gas ?

WBBSE Class X Physical Science Inorganic Chemistry 02 Mark 2024

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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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