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_______ is characterized by alkaline attack in glass.

(a) Leaching

(b) Etching

(c) Scaling

(d) Surface bloom

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The correct option is (b) Etching

Easy explanation: Etching is characterized by alkaline attack, which slowly destroys the silica network, releasing other glass components. It is a form of corrosion in glass.

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