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An example of deliquescent salt is-


A

CaCl2

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B

CaSO4

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C

CuSO4

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D

NaCl

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Solution

The correct option is A

CaCl2


Deliquescent salts :

Deliquescent salts are those that absorb moisture from the air and then dissolve themselves in the water absorbed to form a solution.

Explanation of the correct option:

Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) is one example of deliquescent salt.

Hence, the correct option is option(A) CaCl2.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B :

Calcium Sulphate (CaSO4) is a type of efflorescent salt that give up its water molecules when exposed to air.

Option C :

Copper sulphate (CuSO4) is a type of hygroscopic salt that absorbs water from its surroundings.

Option D :

Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is also a type of hygroscopic salt that absorbs water from its surroundings.

An example of deliquescent salt is CaCl2.


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