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GK QUESTION#3451

Which inorganic compound is used to manufacture soap, rayon, paper, explosives, dyes, and petroleum products?

  1. ANaOCl
  2. BNaOHCorrect answer
  3. CCaOCl₂
  4. DNaHCO₃
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B. NaOH

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NaOH is sodium hydroxide, also called caustic soda. It is used in soap manufacture, pulp and paper processing, rayon manufacture and several other industries. NaOCl is sodium hypochlorite, CaOCl₂ is the conventional formula used for bleaching powder, and NaHCO₃ is sodium hydrogencarbonate.

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