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  4. P2O5 reacts with H2SO4 to give SO3 and HPO3.Which property of P2O5 is depicted in this reaction ?

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Q. $P_2O_5$ reacts with $H_2SO_4$ to give $SO_3\, and \, HPO_3$.Which property of $P_2O_5$ is depicted in this reaction ?

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Solution:

$ P_2O_5$ a very strong dehydrating agent. That is why it can dehydrate sulphuric acid (to $SO_3$) which itself is a dehydrating agent.