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CaCl(2) is used as...

`CaCl_(2)` is used as

A

disinfectant

B

desiccating agent

C

medicine

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CaCl_2` is used as desiccating agent. It is used in desiccator to remove moisture from it.
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