Which of the following is a deliquescent compound?

  • A NaNO3
  • B CaCl2
  • C CuO
  • D Na2CO3.10H2O

The correct answer is B. CaCl2

Deliquescent substances are referred to known as those substances which absorbs moisture from the surrounding and dissolves themselves with the moisture or water to form a solution.

Examples are sodium hydroxide(NaOH), calcium chloride(CaCl2), potassium hydroxide(KOH), ammonium chloride(NH4Cl) , etc

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