Which of the following compounds is used as drying agent?

Calcium Oxide

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Gypsum

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Calcium Chloride

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Calcium Chloride
A drying agent is a chemical used to remove water from an organic compound that is in solution. In making or isolating chemical compounds they often become contaminated with water
Drying agents can also be solid like Calcium chloride, Potassium chloride, or Magnesium sulfate.

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