S Block Elements Question 290
Question: Which of the following is not a water absorber and dehydrating substance
[CBSE 1989; JIPMER 2002]
Options:
A) Silica gel
B) $ P_2O_5 $
C) Conc. $ H_2SO_4 $
D) Aqueous $ CaCl_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Aqueous $ CaCl_2 $ or hydrated $ CaCl_2 $ cannot act as dehydrating agent.