Question

Which of the following impurities present in sodium chloride are deliquescent ?
(i) `Na_(2)SO_(4) , (ii) MgCI_(2)`
(iii) CaSO_(4) , (iv) `CaCI_(2)`
A. (i),(iv)
B. (ii),(iv)
C. (i),(ii)
D. (iii),(iv)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Both `MgCl_(2)` and `CaCl_(2)` are diliquescent. Thus impure common salt gets wet in the rainy season.