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Calcium chloride is used as a dehydrating agent because
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Options:
  • A it has a strong affinity for water
  • B it has water of crystalline attached to it
  • C it loses water when exposed to air
  • D it has a high melting point
Solution:
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The correct answer is: it has a strong affinity for water
The halides of alkaline earth metals are hygroscopic in nature. CaCl2 has a great affinity towards water.

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