pBlock ElementsII 1 Question 29
29. Ammonia can be dried by
$(2000,1 M)$
(a) conc. $\mathrm{H} _{2} \mathrm{SO} _{4}$
(b) $\mathrm{P} _{4} \mathrm{O} _{10}$
(c) $\mathrm{CaO}$
(d) anhydrous $\mathrm{CaCl} _{2}$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 29. (c)
Solution:
- $\mathrm{CaO}$, a basic oxide, is most suitable for drying of basic ammonia.
