Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 132

Question: Which of the following substance can be used for drying gases

[EAMCET 1978; MP PET 1999]

Options:

A) $ CaCO_3 $

B) $ Na_2CO_3 $

C) $ NaHCO_3 $

D) $ CaO $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ CaO\to $ It is hygroscopic in nature