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The drying agent which absorbs carbon di...

The drying agent which absorbs carbon dioxide and reacts violently with water is

A

Sodium carbonate

B

Alcohol

C

Conc `H_(2)SO_(4)`

D

Calcium oxide

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D
`CaO+H_(2)OrarrCa(OH)_(2),` thus calcium oxide acts as drying agent.
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