Which type of salts are stored in air tight containers?

Anhydrous

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Hydrated

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Dehydrated

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Deliquescent

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Solution

The correct option is B Deliquescent
Deliquescent salts are salts that have a hygroscopic property which means they absorb moisture from atmosphere and they dissolve in their own solution. They have strong affinity for water e.g. sodium hydroxide is deliquescent substance which absorbs water from open atmosphere and turn into puddle.

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