Most Common Dehydrating Agent
Dehydrating agents are compounds that can be used to remove water from other compounds. They are often used in chemical reactions to drive off water from a compound and produce a dry product. Dehydrating agents act as a catalyst for the removal of water molecules from other compounds, without themselves undergoing a reaction. The most commonly used dehydrating agent is anhydrous calcium chloride (CaCl2). It has the capacity to absorb large amounts of moisture and is highly reactive with water, making it ideal for removing moisture from compounds....