Question 22
WaterWhich of the following is a deliquescent compound?
- A.Na2CO3
- B.CaCl2
- C.CuO
- D.Na2CO3.10H2O
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Answer: B (CaCl2)
Explanation
Anhydrous calcium chloride absorbs so much water from the air that it dissolves in it, which is deliquescence.