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Anhydrous `CaCl_(2)` is not recommended as a drying agent for alcohols and amines.

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Alcohols and amines combine with anhyd. `CaCl_(2)` to form complexes. For example, with `C_(2)H_(5)OH`, it gives a complex of molecular formula. `CaCl_(2).3C_(2)H_(5)OH`
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