Q. Methanol cannot be dried with anhydrous $CaCI_{2}$ because
A) $CaCI_{2}$ dissolves in it
B) It is not good dehydrating agent
C) It forms a solid $CaCI_{2}.4CH_{3}OH$
D) It reacts with $CH_{3}OH$
Explanation
(c)
Methanol cannot dried with anhydrous $CaCl_{2}$ because it forms a solid $CaCl_{2}.4CH_{3}OH$(addition compound).
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