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Phosphorus pentoxide is widely used as ............
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A Reducing agent
  • B Oxidizing agent
  • C Dehydrating agent
  • D Bleaching agent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Dehydrating agent
Phosphorous pentoxide is widely used as a dehydrating agent. Phosphorus pentoxide is a potent dehydrating agent as indicated by the exothermic nature of its hydrolysis:

P4O10+6H2O→4H3PO4-177kJ

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