What is anhydrous calcium chloride? why is it called so?
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Anhydrous means dry.
Therefore, it is dry CaCl²
CaCl².2H²O is Hydrous Calcium Chloride
Therefore, it is dry CaCl²
CaCl².2H²O is Hydrous Calcium Chloride
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Calcium chloride in found in nature contains some water molecules also inside the crystal structure. That is called hydrous calcium chloride.
When it is heated , the water escapes. Then Ca Cl2 remains. That is anhydrous calcium chloride.
When it is heated , the water escapes. Then Ca Cl2 remains. That is anhydrous calcium chloride.
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