Which of the following substance is used as dehydrating agent in laboratory?

Calcium chloride

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Sodium chloride

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Sodium carbonate

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Potassium nitrate

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Solution

The correct option is C Calcium chloride
$C a C l_{2}$ is used as dehydrating agent in laboratory because it is hydroscopic.

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