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Reactivity with Air CO2 and Water (Group 1)

Caustic alkal...

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Caustic alkalis are corrosive.

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The correct option is A True
Caustic soda is corrosive , although stable under normal conditions .
Caustic soda reacts with metal to form explosive flammable gas.
Adding water to caustic soda produces a violent exothermic reaction.

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