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    What is the chemical formula of common salt?
    Question

    What is the chemical formula of common salt?

    A.

    NaOH

    B.

    HCl

    C.

    KOH

    D.

    NaCl

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) NaCl.

    • Common salt, also known as table salt, has the chemical formula NaCl, which stands for sodium chloride.

    • It is formed through the neutralization reaction between a strong acid (hydrochloric acid, HCl) and a strong base (sodium hydroxide, NaOH).

    Information Booster:

    • NaCl is an ionic compound, composed of Na⁺ (sodium ion) and Cl⁻ (chloride ion).

    • It is essential for human health, maintaining fluid balance and nerve transmission.

    • Used widely in food preservation and as a raw material in the chemical industry (e.g., for making caustic soda and chlorine).

    Additional Information:

    SubstanceFormulaNameType
    NaClSodium chlorideCommon/table saltNeutral salt (ionic)
    NaOHSodium hydroxideCaustic sodaStrong base
    HClHydrochloric acidUsed in stomach acidStrong acid
    KOHPotassium hydroxideCaustic potashStrong base

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