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Which substance is used as a dehydrating agent in the lab preparation of Chlorine?
ACalcium chloride
BConcentrated sulphuric acid
CMagnesium oxide
DSodium hydroxide
✓ Correct Answer: B — Concentrated sulphuric acid
Conc. H2SO4 is commonly used to remove water vapor from gases like chlorine.
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