MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Which of the following organic compounds could not be dried by anhydrous \(\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}\) ?
- A Ethanol
- B Benzene
- C Chloroform
- D Ethyl acetate
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Ethanol
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Ethanol could not be dried by anhydrous \(\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}\) because it reacts with \(\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}\) as follows
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