(A) $P_4O_{10}$ is an acidic dehydrating agent. It cannot be used to dry ammonia $(NH_3)$ because ammonia is basic in nature and reacts with $P_4O_{10

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(A) $P_4O_{10}$ is an acidic dehydrating agent. It cannot be used to dry ammonia $(NH_3)$ because ammonia is basic in nature and reacts with $P_4O_{10}$.The chemical reaction is: $12NH_3 + P_4O_{10} + 6H_2O \rightarrow 4(NH_4)_3PO_4$.Since $P_4O_{10}$ reacts with $NH_3$,it cannot be used as a drying agent for it.Therefore,both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.

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Assertion $(A)$: $P_4O_{10}$ cannot be used to remove moisture from ammonia gas. Reason $(R)$: $P_4O_{10}$ reacts with $NH_3$ gas. The correct answer is:

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Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
B
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct
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$(A)$ is not correct but $(R)$ is correct