MHT CET2012Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Which of the following organic compounds could not be dried by anhydrous CaCl ₂ ?
Options
- AEthanol
- BBenzene
- CChloroform
- DEthyl acetate
Correct answer
A. Ethanol
Step-by-step solution
Ethanol could not be dried by anhydrous CaCl ₂ because it reacts with CaCl ₂ as follows