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`H_2SO_4` not a drying agent for `H_2S` ?

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Conc. `H_2 SO_4` is not a drying agent for `H_2 S ` because it reacts precipitating sulphur.
`H_2 SO_4 + H_2 S to 2H_2 O + SO_2 + S darr`
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