A substance is said to be hygroscopic when it

a

absorbs atmospheric moisture and then goes into solution

b

absorbs atmospheric moisture but does not go into solution

c

changes colour

d

is not affected by atmospheric moisture

e

losses its water of crystallization

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Amandaafese
5 years ago

Yeas, the correct answer is option B.
Hygroscopic substance like H2SO4 are best used as drying agent.
Deliquescent substance like NaOH absorb water but dissolve in the water to form a solution. While
Efflorescent loss their waterof crystallization when exposed to the atmosphere.

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