Question

Which of the following is not a drying and dehydrating agent?

• A. $P_2{O}_5$
• B. Silica gel
• C. Hydrated $CaC{l}_2$
• D. Cone. $H_{2}S{O}_4$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hydrated $CaC{l}_2$ is not a dehydrating agent. It is anhydrous $CaC{l}_2$ , which is a good dehydrating agent.