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Question
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Why does common salt become moist in rainy season?
Or
Ordinary common salt contains another substance which is deliquescent. Name the substance and write its formula.

Solution

Common salt contains some impurity such as magnesium chloride (MgCl2) which is deliquescent and is responsible for sodium chloride to become moist in rainy season.