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WHY is NAOH called as CAUSTIC SODA

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NaOH is called caustic soda as it is a corrosive substance that can cause burns and harm the living tissue.
It is used to clean and open clogged drains, remove grease and oil.
Sodium compounds were called soda.
Hence, the name caustic soda

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