The most important reason why solid sodium hydroxide is not used as a primary standard is

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Zlata · Answer 1 · 2021-12-11T00:34:15+0000

Answer:

NaOH is not suitable for use as a primary standard because they readily absorb moisture, H2O, from the atmosphere.

Step-by-step explanation:

They readily absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.