S Block Elements Question 262
Question: When $ NaOH $ crystals are left in open air, they acquire a fluid layer around each crystal as
[CPMT 1974]
Options:
A) They start melting
B) They absorb moisture from air
C) They react with air to form a liquid compound
D) They absorb $ CO_2 $ from air
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ NaOH $ is a deliquescent white crystalline solid. It absorbs moisture from the atmosphere.
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