If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what should be done?
If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what should be done?

(a) Wash the hand with saline solution

(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate 

(c) After washing with plenty of water apply a solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand

(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali

Answer: (b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate