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Can we dry ethanol by anhydrous $C a C l_{2}$ ?

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Yes, $C a C l_{2}$ is commonly used as a drying agent in the chemical laboratories. This is usually an imagine and insoluble salt which fast absorbs water and become hydrated.

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