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Which of the following is not hygroscopic?

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CsCl
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LiCl
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C
MgCl2
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CaCl2
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Solution

The correct option is A CsCl
CsCl is not hygroscopic (tending to absorb moisture from the air) in nature while MgCl2, CaCl2, LiCl are hygroscopic in nature due to their higher hydration energy.

Hence, option (a) is correct.

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