Statement $A$: Calcium chloride $(CaCl_2)$ is not useful for drying alcohols or $NH_3$.
Reason $R$: $CaCl_2$ is not a good desiccant.

  • A
    Both Statement $A$ and Reason $R$ are true and Reason $R$ is the correct explanation of Statement $A$.
  • B
    Both Statement $A$ and Reason $R$ are true,but Reason $R$ is not the correct explanation of Statement $A$.
  • C
    Statement $A$ is true,but Reason $R$ is false.
  • D
    Both Statement $A$ and Reason $R$ are false.

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