Question

Why sulphuric acid is used as drying agent?

Answer 1

sulphuric acid absorbs moisture and is hydrophilic is nature so it is used as a drying agent

Answer 2

Hi friend!!

Sulphuric acid can be used as drying agent since it readily absorbs water from the air.. it's also known as a dehydrating agent due to this reason
It can be used as drying agents for gases which do not undergo chemical reaction with acids ( including sulphuric acid)..

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