1 Which drying agents in Table 4.1 could be used to dry an ether solution of each of the following compounds?
(a) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH
(b) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂Br
(c) CH₃CH₂CO₂H
(d) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂

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The Answer is (a) MgSO₄, Na₂SO₄, CaSO₄, K₂CO₃
(b) any drying agent will be satisfactory
(c) MgSO₄, Na₂SO₄, CaSO₄
(d) MgSO₄, Na₂SO₄, K₂CO₃

1 Which Drying Agents in Table 4