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P4 O(10) is not used to dry NH3 gas beca...

`P_4 O_(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

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The correct Answer is:
C
`P_4O_10` is acidic oxide, hence reacts with `NH_3` with is basic in nature
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