A dry pellet of a common base B, when kept in open absorbs moisture an

1.	A dry pellet of a common base B, when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The compound is also a by-product of chlor-alkali process. Identify B. What type of reaction occurs when B is treated with an acidic oxide ?
Answer» Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a commonly used base and is hygroscopic, i.e., lt absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and becomes sticky. The acidic oxides react with base to give salt and water. 2NaOH(aq) + CO₂(g)→Na₂CO₃(aq) + H₂O(l)

A dry pellet of a common base B, when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The compound is also a by-product of chlor-alkali process. Identify B. What type of reaction occurs when B is treated with an acidic oxide ?

Answer»

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a commonly used base and is hygroscopic, i.e., lt absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and becomes sticky.

The acidic oxides react with base to give salt and water.

2NaOH(aq) + CO₂(g)→Na₂CO₃(aq) + H₂O(l)