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When a standard solution of NaOH is left...

When a standard solution of NaOH is left in air for a few hours:

A

A precipitate will form

B

Strength will decrease

C

The concentration of `Na^(+)` ions will decrease

D

All are wrong

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The correct Answer is:
B
NaOH is deliquescent in nature, so it will absorb water from atmosphere and the strength will decrease.
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