Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) is the starting material for phosphate esters used as surfactants and extraction agents. P2O5 is extensively used as

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Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) is the starting material for phosphate esters used as surfactants and extraction agents. P2O5 is extensively used as (A) reducing agent (B) preservative (C) oxidising agent (D) dehydrating agent

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P2O5 is a strong dehydrating agent

Q. Phosphorus pentoxide $(P_{2} O_{5})$ is the starting material for phosphate esters used as surfactants and extraction agents. $P_{2} O_{5}$ is extensively used as

reducing agent

preservative

oxidising agent

dehydrating agent

$P_{2} O_{5}$ is a strong dehydrating agent

Q. Phosphorus pentoxide (P2​O5​) is the starting material for phosphate esters used as surfactants and extraction agents. P2​O5​ is extensively used as