Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium , barium and strontium i.e, CaCl_(2) . 6 H_(2)O , BaCl_(2) . 2H_(2)O , SrCl_(2) . 2H_(2)O , can be achieved by heating . These become wet on keeping in air . Whichof the following statements is correct about these halides ?

Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium , barium and strontium i

1.	Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium , barium and strontium i.e, CaCl_(2) . 6 H_(2)O , BaCl_(2) . 2H_(2)O , SrCl_(2) . 2H_(2)O , can be achieved by heating . These become wet on keeping in air . Whichof the following statements is correct about these halides ?
Answer» ACT as dehydrating agent Can ABSORB moisture from air TENDENCY to form hydrate DECREASES from calcium to barium All of the above Answer :D