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In which of the following does adsorpttion take place and why ? (i) Silica gel placed in the atomosphere saturated with water. (ii) Anhydrous CaCl_(2) placed in the atmosphere saturated with water.

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SOLUTION :Silica gel is a GOOD adsorbent and HENCE water vapour are adsorbed on its surface. Anhydrous `CaCl_(2)` UNDERGOES abgsorption because it combine with water molecules to from hydrate calcium chloride, `CaCl_(2).2H_(2)O`


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