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If you spill a chemical toilet cleaning liquid on your hand, your first aid would be:
ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A vinegar
  • B aqueous NaOH
  • C aqueous NaHCO3
  • D aqueous NH3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: aqueous NaHCO3

In toilet cleaning liquid the main constituent isHCl, which can cause skin burn so it should be treated with NaHCO3 which can easily consume the acid.

If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spill over the hand of a student, wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
Water will dilute the acid and wash it out. Any remaining acid will be neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate. This will minimize the effect of acid and damage to the skin.

Other given substances are not good for skin.

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