Question

Why calcium oxide is used as drying agent of ammonia

Answer 1

Answer:

CaCl2 reacts with ammonia to produce an additive compound. Thus it is desirable to use a basic drying agent like quick lime(CaO) which will not react with ammonia.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide. This reaction is very energetic and therefore calcium oxide is very good at absorbing water chemically........ M

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