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In the preparation of an ester, the comm...

In the preparation of an ester, the commonly used dehydrating agent is

A

Phosphorus pentaoxide

B

Phosphorus pentaoxide

C

Anhydrous aluminium chloride

D

Concentrated sulphuric acid

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D
Concentrated sulphuric acid
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