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The common name for the com-pound having formal NaOH is – |
| A. | Caustic soda |
| B. | Caustic potash |
| C. | Soda ash |
| D. | Sodium hydroxide |
| Answer» A. Caustic soda | |
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Explanation: Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, has the molecular formula NaOH and is a highly caustic metallic base. It is a white solid available in pellets, flakes, granules, and as a 50% saturated solution. It is used in many industries, mostly as a strong chemical base in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents and as a drain cleaner. |
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