A dry pellet of a common base B, when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The compound is also a by-product of chlor-alkali process.
A dry pellet of a common base B, when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The compound is also a by-product of chlor-alkali process. Identify B. What type of reaction occurs when B is treated with an acidic oxide ?
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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a commonly used base and is hygroscopic, i.e., lt absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and becomes sticky.
The acidic oxides react with base to give salt and water.
2NaOH(aq) + CO2(g)→Na2CO3(aq) + H2O(l)
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