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Dry petals of a base x when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky . The compound is also formed by chlor-alkali process . Write the chemical name of x

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Answer: Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

Explanation: Sodium Hydroxide also known as Cautious Soda is a compound comprising of Sodium cations and Hydroxide anions.

It is white and in form of opaque crystals.

It is anhydrous and completely soluble in water.

It is also a Hygroscopic compound which explains its absorption of water from the air.

Sodium Hydroxide is also formed by a chlor alkali process which is an industrial processes used for the electrolysis of sodium chloride solutions.

This process produces sodium hydroxide and chlorine.

See simple equation below;

2NaCl + H2O ---> 2NaOH + Cl2

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