Question

why anhydrous calcium chloride is used in desiccators ?
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Answer 1

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Anhydrous calcium chloride has no bound water. The divalent calcium ion is rather small in size but rather highly charged.

Explanation:

Anhydrous calcium chloride CaCl2 is highly

hygroscopic in nature ..

it readily absorbs moisture and is therefore used as drying agent.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the purpose of using desiccator is obsorb moisture . anhydrous calcium chloride has capacity of obsorb moisture as it is hygroscopic in nature.

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