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P2 O5 reacts with H2 SO4 to give SO3 and...

`P_2 O_5` reacts with `H_2 SO_4` to give `SO_3` and `HPO_3`. Which property of `P_2 O_3` is depicted in this reaction?

A

It acts as a strong dehydrating agent

B

It is white powder

C

It sublimes on heating

D

It is acidic in nature

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The correct Answer is:
A
`P_(2)O_(5)` a very strong dehydrating agent. That is why it can dehydate sulphuric acid (to `SO_(3)`) which itself is a dehydrating agent.
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