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What is used as a drying agent in an experiment on the rusting process?

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Copper chloride
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Zinc chloride
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Anhydrous calcium chloride
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Anhydrous calcium sulphate
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Solution

The correct option is C Anhydrous calcium chloride
Anhydrous calcium chloride absorbs the water vapour present in the test tube and hence rusting does not happen. As a result, it is used as a drying agent.

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