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Phosphorus pentoxide finds use as

A

An oxidising agent

B

A reducing agent

C

A bleaching agent

D

A dehydrating agent

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The correct Answer is:
D
`P_(2)O_(5)` (phosphorus pent-oxide) is powerful dehydrating agent.
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