Difference between Drying agent and Dehydrating agent

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Drying and Dehydrating agent. Comparison and Differences.

Differences between Drying agent and Dehydrating agent

S.No.	Drying agent	Dehydrating agent
1	They remove moisture from other substances.	They remove chemically combined elements of water in the ratio of 2:1 from a compound.
2	They are used to dry gases like Chlorine, Sulphur dioxide. They are used in desiccators to keep substances dry.	They prepare substances like carbon monoxide, sugar charcoal etc.
3	They represent physical change.	They represent chemical change.