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Silica gel is commonly used in industry for which purpose?
AFixing nitrogen gas
BChlorinating water
CDrying of process air
DMaking toilet soap
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Drying of process air
Being polar, silica gel adsorbs water vapour, so it dries process air and natural gas.
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