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Why is oxygen collected over mecury if is required dry

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Answered by pranatipanda12345
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Explanation:

Oxygen is usually collected over water because the solubility of the gas in water is not high. If the gas is needed dry, then it can be passed through a drying agent, like anhydrous calcium chloride or quick lime, or concentrated sulphuric acid, and then collected over mercury.

Answered by saivivek16
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Explanation:

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Usually oxygen is collected over mercury if it is required in dry quantity because solubility of water is low.

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