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Which of the following is incorrect about sodium hydroxide ?

A

It is a white, translucent crystalline solid.

B

It is highly soluble in water to give a strong alkaline solution which is bitter in taste, corrosive, and soapy to touch.

C

Crystals of NaOH are hygroscopic.

D

It reacts with the `CO_(2)` in the atmosphere to form `Na_(2)CO_(3)`.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Crystals of NaOH are highly deliquescent i.e., have the property of picking up moisture from thhe air to such an extent that they dissolve in it. Thus NaOH becomes liquid on exposure to air.
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