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- S-BLOCK ELEMENTSchemistry-mcqs › s-block-elements
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- 18 Mar 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Explanation
NaOH is called caustic soda because it has the ability to corrode organic tissues, making option A the correct choice. The other options describe different reactions or uses that do not explain this specific name.
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