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Name some common bases?

Answer

Some common bases are:

 Common name

Chemical name

Chemical formula

(i) Caustic soda

Sodium hydroxide

NaOH

(ii) Caustic potash

Potassium hydroxide

KOH

(iii) Lime water

Calcium hydroxide

Ca(OH)2

(iv) Milk of magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide

Mg(OH)2

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