Chemistry
Give reason —
Conc. H2SO4 is a good drying agent, yet it is not used to dry NH3.
Ammonia
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Answer
As sulphuric acid reacts chemically with ammonia to form ammonium sulphate hence, it is not used as a drying agent for drying ammonia.
2NH3 + H2SO4 ⟶ (NH4)2SO4
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