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The metallic lustre of metals is due to :

A

they have a hard surface and light is reflected back

B

their crystal structure contains ordered arrangement of constituent atoms

C

they contain loosely bound electrons which absorb the photons and then re-emit

D

they are obtained from the minerals on which light has been falling for years

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C

NaOH being deliquescent absord water from atmosphere therefore strength of solution will decrease.
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