s-Block ElementsHard
Question
Of the following the commonly used in the laboratory desiccator is :
Options
A.K2CO3
B.CaCl2
C.NaCl
D.CaCO3
Solution
Desiccator is a covered glass vessel in which material is placed for drying along with dehydrating agent.
CaCl2 is deliquescent in nature and, therefore, it absorbs water. So it is used as a dehydrating agent.
CaCl2 + 6H2O → CaCl2.6H2O
CaCl2 is deliquescent in nature and, therefore, it absorbs water. So it is used as a dehydrating agent.
CaCl2 + 6H2O → CaCl2.6H2O
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