Choose the false statement regarding the properties of sodium hydroxide $(NaOH)$.

  • A
    It is highly water soluble.
  • B
    It absorbs atmospheric $CO_2$ to form $Na_2CO_3$.
  • C
    The solution of $NaOH$ turns blue litmus red.
  • D
    $NaOH$ is a white deliquescent solid.

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