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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

In Liebig's combustion method, what absorbs the water produced?
Options
A Potassium hydroxide solution
B Anhydrous calcium chloride (CaCl₂)
Correct Answer
C Cupric oxide
D Soda lime
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Anhydrous CaCl₂ absorbs water vapor produced from combustion, allowing its mass increase to be measured for hydrogen calculation.

Hint

Drying agent for water.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 821 of 1999
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