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When NaOH pallets are left in the open a...

When NaOH pallets are left in the open air they acquire a fluid layer around each crystal as

A

they start melting

B

they absorb moisture from air

C

they react with air to form a liquid compound

D

they absorb `CO_(2)` from air.

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The correct Answer is:
B
They absorb moisture from air because it is hygroscopic in nature.
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