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The function of CaO in the reaction `RCO_(2)^(-) underset("Heat")overset(NaOH+CaO)to` isA. that of a catalystB. that of a dehydration agentC. that of a drying agentD. that of a nucleophilic agent.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
NaOH is deliquscent. To keep it dry CaO (a drying agent) is added.


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