The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual: A Student's Guide to Techniques
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Chapter 10, Problem 2E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: Anhydrous potassium carbonate is useful for drying
Concept Introduction:
➢ A drying agent is a chemical used to remove water from an organic compound that is in solution. Potassium carbonate, phosphorous pentoxide, magnesium sulfate, or potassium chloride etc., are used as drying agent.
➢ Drying agents are usually certain anhydrous salts that combine with water in the product and hold it as water of crystallization.
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