SSC CGL General Science question with solution
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What is the chemical formula of common salt?
- (A)NaOH
- (B)NaCl
- (C)KCl
- (D)Na₂CO₃
Correct answer: (B) NaCl
Common salt is sodium chloride, an ionic compound of sodium and chlorine with the formula NaCl. Hence, 'NaCl' is the correct answer among the given options.
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- General Science
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 10 September, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 1; SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 1 July, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 2
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