Brine is an aqueous solution of

[amp_mcq option1=”NaCl” option2=”NaOH” option3=”NaHCO₃” option4=”Na₂CO₃” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018

The correct answer is A) NaCl.

Brine is an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt. It is a solution of salt dissolved in water, typically with a high concentration of NaCl. Seawater is a naturally occurring brine, although brine can also be produced by dissolving rock salt deposits in water.

Brine is used for various purposes, including food preservation (pickling), industrial processes (like chlor-alkali production), road de-icing, and as a heat transfer fluid. The concentration of NaCl in brine can vary widely, but it is generally significantly higher than that of normal drinking water.

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