Question

The normal dehydrating agent, used in a laboratory is

• A. $\ce{MgCO3}$
• B. $\ce{CaF2}$
• C. NaCl
• D. $\ce{CaCl2}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\ce{CaCl2}$

Answer 2

The most desirable dehydrating agents that can be used for commercial dehydration purposes. The normal dehydrating agent, used in a laboratory is $CaCl_2$.