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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_(4)O_(10)` reacts with moisture in `NH_(3)`

B

`P_(4)O_(10)` is not a drying agent

C

`P_(4)O_(10)` is acidic and `NH_(3)` is basic

D

`P_(4)O_(10)` is basic and `NH_3` is acidic

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The correct Answer is:
C
`underset("base")(P_(4)O_(10))` is an acidic oxide and it will react with `NH_(3)`
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