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Which of the following is a property of sodium hydroxide?

Correct Answer: 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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