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The function of CaO in the reaction RC...

The function of CaO in the reaction
`RCO_(2)^(-) underset("Heat")overset(NaOH+CaO)to` is

A

that of a catalyst

B

that of a dehydration agent

C

that of a drying agent

D

that of a nucleophilic agent.

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C
NaOH is deliquscent. To keep it dry CaO (a drying agent) is added.
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