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Anhydrone, a drying agent is...

Anhydrone, a drying agent is

A

`HClO_(4)`

B

Anhyd. Magnesium perchlorate

C

Anhyd. Calcium perchlorate

D

Potassium chlorate.

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B
`Mg(ClO_(4))_(2)` anhydrous is known as Anhydrone and is used as a dessicant.
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