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If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what should be done ?

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a)Wash the hand with saline solution

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b)Was the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogencarbonate

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c)After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand

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d)Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali

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Was the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogencarbonate
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