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What is the common name for sodium hydroxide?

Q: What is the common name for sodium hydroxide?

Correct Answer: Caustic soda. Sodium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic soda, a strong base widely used in soap making, paper production, and industrial cleaning. It is highly corrosive and must be handled with appropriate safety precautions.

A Lime
B Baking soda
C Caustic soda
D Washing soda

Correct Answer: Option C — Caustic soda

Explanation:

Sodium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic soda, a strong base widely used in soap making, paper production, and industrial cleaning. It ...

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Subject	Chemistry
Difficulty	Easy
Exam Types	nts
Correct	Option C

What is the common name for sodium hydroxide?

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