Where Is a Dehydrating Agent?

Dehydrating agent - definition
In chemical reactions where dehydration occurs, the reacting molecule loses a molecule of water. Sulfuric acid, concentrated phosphoric acid, hot aluminum oxide, and hot ceramic are common dehydrating agents in these types of chemical reactions.

Which is good dehydrating agent?

As well as being a strong acid, sulfuric acid is also a dehydrating agent, meaning it is very good at removing water from other substances.

Which gas is a dehydrating agent?

The drying agents are also referred to as dehydrating agents. Concentrated sulphuric acid is essentially used in drying chlorine gas. Before the chlorine gas is compressed a stream of dilute acid (combination of sulphuric acid and chlorine gas) is created which contains saturated chlorine gas.

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