Question
Anhydrous $ CaCl_{2} $ is not recommended as a drying agent for alcohols and amines. Why?
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Answer
Alcohols and amines combine with anhydrous $ CaCl_{2} $ to form complexes. For example, with $ C_{2}H_{5}OH $, it gives a complex of molecular formula, $ CaCl_{2}, 3C_{2}H_{5}OH $.
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