__________ absorbs moisture from the atmosphere when exposed to it.
A
Anhydrous substance
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B
Hydrated substance
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C
Hygroscopic substance
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Hygroscopic substance Hygroscopic substance absorb moisture from the atmosphere when exposed to it but unlike deliquescent substances do not change their state after absorption of moisture.