Question

Which of the following is not a water absorber and dehydrating substance.

• A. Silica gel
• B. $P_{2}O_{5}$
• C. Conc. $H_{2}SO_{4}$
• D. Aqueous $CaCl_{2}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Aqueous $CaCl_{2}$

Answer 2

Aqueous $CaCl_{2}$ or hydrated $CaCl_{2}$ can not act as dehydrating agent.