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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

Which of the following is not the application of adsorption?

  1. A Use of \(\mathrm{SiO}_2\) gel for removing the moisture
  2. B Use of coconut charcoal to separate inert gases
  3. C Use of \(\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) to separate the components of organic mixture in chromatography
  4. D Use of \(\mathrm{CaCl}_2\) for removing the moisture
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(D) Use of \(\mathrm{CaCl}_2\) for removing the moisture

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\(\mathrm{CaCl}_2\) is hygroscopic in nature and it absorbs moisture rather than adsorbing it on its surface.