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Q: Which of the following is a property of sodium hydroxide?

  • 1
    It is insoluble in ether and other Non-polar solvents
  • 2
    It is slowly soluble in water
  • 3
    It has an odor of rotten egg smell
  • 4
    All the above
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Answer : 1. "It is insoluble in ether and other Non-polar solvents"
Explanation :

Answer: A) It is insoluble in ether and other Non-polar solvents Explanation: Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na+ and hydroxide anions OH−. Properties: 1. It is highly soluble in water, and readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air. 2. NaOH is insoluble in ether and other non-polar solvents. 3. It is an odorless compound.   Uses: Sodium hydroxide is used in many industries: in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps and detergents, and as a drain cleaner.

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