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JAMB Chemistry 2007 Question 48

Question 48

Water

A good drying agent should be

  1. A.deliquescent
  2. B.effervescent
  3. C.hygroscopic
  4. D.efflorescent.
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Answer: C (hygroscopic)

Explanation

A hygroscopic substance absorbs moisture from its surroundings without dissolving, so it can dry gases and other substances.