this is because it removes water molecule(s) from the reactant.
it can act as a catalyst, an acid, a dehydrating agent
dehydrating agent
Diphosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), otherwise known as phosphoric anhydride is most commonly used as a dehydrating agent for various organic syntheses.
Concentrated sulphuric acid and Concentrated Phosporic acid are good dehydrating agents.It removes water from alcohols to convert it into corresponding alkenes.
It is used as a dehydrating agent
it can act as a catalyst, an acid, a dehydrating agent
cuso4 +5h20 as h2so4 is acting as a dehydrating agent drawing the water out of the cuso4
Phosphorus pentoxide easily react with water.
a dehydrating agent
drying agent absorbs the water content while dehydrating agent lost the water content.
yes it is a dehydrating agent but the problem is that phosphorous pentoxide not survives lastlong. Bcz it is very reative and unstable
dehydrating agent
Diphosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), otherwise known as phosphoric anhydride is most commonly used as a dehydrating agent for various organic syntheses.
Concentrated sulphuric acid and Concentrated Phosporic acid are good dehydrating agents.It removes water from alcohols to convert it into corresponding alkenes.
It is used as a dehydrating agent
I think, it acts as a dehydrating agent because it has a great affinity for water...and in my opinion the reason behind it's great affinity is that water decomposes the acid...
removing water with heat will help to preserve herbs and peppers. this can be done by gentil heating the herbs. Have a look at this video youtu.be/8B-7ER3OCIQ