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Assertion : In fused state, calcium chloride cannot be used to dry alcohol or $\mathrm{NH}_3$.
Reason : $\mathrm{CaCl}_2$ is not a good dessicant.
Chemistrys Block ElementsAIIMSAIIMS 2009
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If assertion is true but reason is false
$\mathrm{CaCl}_2$ forms addition products with alcohol and ammonia. $\left(\mathrm{CaCl}_2 \cdot 4 \mathrm{NH}_3\right.$ or $\left.\mathrm{CaCl}_2 .4 \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}\right)$.

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