Quicklime is not used to dry $H C l$ gas because _____ ( $C a O$ is alkaline, $C a O$ is acidic, $C a O$ is neutral)

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$C a O$ is not used to dry $H C l$ gas because $C a O$ is alkaline in nature and it will react with $H C l$ to form salt and water.

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