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.