The presence of ammonia gas in a desiccator can exclusively be removed by

a

phosphorus (V) oxide

b

fused calcium chloride

c

calcium oxide

d

concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid

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Victor012
3 years ago

Understanding a question matters alot. This question clearly stated “Remove Ammonia" and not “Dry Ammonia". CaO is used to dry Ammonia yes, but the question says ‘remove'. So the best option there is Conc H2SO4.

chijioke7
7 years ago

H2SO4 reacts with ammonia to form a fertilizer, calcium chloride and phosphorus(v)oxide react with ammonia too so the answer is not even there, although i think one of those calcium chloride options should be replaced with calcium oxide which doesn't react with ammonia, hence it can be used to dry it

Docstrange
4 years ago

H2SO4 dries up all gases except NH3 and H2S
CaCl2 dries up all gases except NH3
P4O16 dries up all gases except NH3
Only CaO dries ammonia
so that makes C correct ✔️✔️

Indigenous20
4 years ago

This is wrong H2SO4 reacts with ammonia. The most suitable substance for drying ammonia is slaked lime CaO

Sensei
1 month ago

makes sense an acid is added to nutraliize it cause ammonia gas is basic

praiseelose
2 months ago

the answer is c quick lime CaO

Clayor
1 year ago

but a desiccator is used for drying
The correct answer should be C

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