Question

By product of chlor alkali process which absorbs moisture and turns sticky

Answer 1

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a commonly used base and is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and becomes sticky. The acidic oxides react with base to give salt and water. The reaction between NaOH and CO2 can be given as 2NaOH + CO2 ----> Na2CO3 + H2ORead more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/20745/a-dry-pellet-of-a-common-base-b-when-kept-in-open-absorbs-moisture-and-tums-sticky