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Why a standard solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) cannot be prepared?

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Sodium hydroxide, being a hygroscopic substance absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. It also absorbs `CO_3` from air and forms `Na_2CO_3`. Thus, sodium hydroxide cannot be accurately weighed and so a standard solution of Na OH cannot be prepared.
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