Question

3. Which of the following is a drying agent? (a) Conc. H2SO4 (b) dil. H2SO4 (c) conc. HNO3 (d) conc. HCl​

Answer 1

Which of the following is a drying agent?

=> Conc. H₂SO₄

• Concentrated sulphuric acid has greater affinity to water.
• Hence it can remove water molecules from other substance.
• Thats why it is called dehydrating agent.