Question

$P_4O_{10}$ is not used to dry $NH_3$ gas because

• A. $P_4O_{10}$ reacts with moisture in $NH_3$
• B. $P_4O_{10}$ is not a drying agent
• C. $P_4O_{10}$ is acidic and $NH_3$ is basic
• D. $P_4O_{10}$ is basic and $NH_3$ is acidic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$P_4O_{10}$ is an acidic oxide and it will react with $NH_3$ (a base).