Brine is an aqueous solution of

Brine is an aqueous solution of

NaCl
NaOH
NaHCO₃
Na₂CO₃
This question was previously asked in
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.