Chemistry

Which of the following substances is hygroscopic in nature ?

  1. silica gel
  2. caustic soda
  3. iron (III) chloride
  4. calcium carbonate

Water

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silica gel

Reason — Certain substances absorb moisture (water vapour) from the atmosphere without dissolving in it. Such substances are called hygroscopic substances. E.g. silica gel.

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