Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 276

Question: By means of calcium chloride which of following can be dried

Options:

A) Methanol

B) Ethanol

C) Both A and B

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Alcohols cannot be dried using anhydrous $ CaCl_2 $ because it forms an addition compound $ CaCl_2.4CH_3OH $ .