Answer:
Sodium hydroxide
Explanation:
Sodium hydroxide ( NaOH ) -
Sodium hydroxide is an inorganic compound , and is also called caustic soda and lye .
It is an ionic compound , which is white in color and is in solid state .
The cation and anion of this salt are the sodium cation Na⁺ and the hydroxide anions OH⁻ .
It is highly basic in nature and is soluble in water , and when left open in air it can readily absorb moisture from the air , to form a hydrated sodium hydroxide .
