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Drying agent which reacts with `CO_2` and involves water vapour is

A

CaO

B

`CaCl_2`

C

`CaCO_3`

D

`Ca(NO_3)_2`

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The correct Answer is:
AC
Calcium oxide,CaO reacts with `CO_2` and removes water vapours.
`CaO+CO_2toCaCO_3`
`CaO+H_2OtoCa(OH)_2`
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