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Sodium chloride has a ___________ nature.(a) alkaline(b) deliquescent(c) acidic(d) basicI have been asked this question in quiz.The doubt is from s-Block Elements topic in chapter s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct option is (B) deliquescent

The EXPLANATION: DELINQUENCY is a tendency to dissolve. Sodium chloride is obtained by evaporation of SEAWATER but due to the presence of impurities like calcium chloride and magnesium chloride, it has deliquescent NATURE.



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