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

A

wash the hand with saline water .

B

Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate .

C

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

D

Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali .

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The correct Answer is:
B
Strong alkalies like sodium hydroxide are corrosive in nature .Sodium hydrogen carbonate , a mild base will neutralize the acid .
Saline water (NaCl) solution ) is neutral in nature .
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