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Question
Explain clearly how conc, H2SO4 is used as dehydrating as well as drying agent.
Solution
Conc. sulphuric acid is hygroscopic in nature and can remove moisture from other substances; therefore, it is used as a drying agent. It is also used as a dehydrating agent because it has a strong affinity for water and thus absorbs water quickly from compounds.
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