Multiple choice

Which is the chemical name of 'Caustic Lotion'?

  1. Silver nitrate

  2. Sodium chloride

  3. Calcium oxide

  4. Sodium sulphate
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Explanation

Silver nitrate (AgNO3) is historically known as 'caustic lotion' in medical contexts. It was used as a cauterizing agent. Sodium chloride is common salt, calcium oxide is quicklime, and sodium sulphate is a different salt.

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