why H2SO4 doesnt Dry ammonia

[Pierre Samy]

i know it is only calcium oxide which dries ammonia and neutal gases
but why H2SO4 doesnt Dry ammonia
it came as a question in Nov 03 Q5 (D)
in marking it says refrence to reaction..

 

[Adham-amr]

because it react with it forming ammonium sulfate

 

[waleedsmz]

ammonia is a base. sulphuric acid is an acid. acid+base react. You want to dry ammonia not to make ammonium sulphate

 

[Pierre Samy]

thanks people
by the way exam was so easy hope u just study for the last question
beside there is many reapeated question from old exams