MHB Difference between caustic soda and caustic potash

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Caustic soda and caustic potash are distinct chemical compounds with different formulas: sodium hydroxide (NaOH) for caustic soda and potassium hydroxide (KOH) for caustic potash. The primary difference lies in their constituent elements; sodium (Na) in caustic soda and potassium (K) in caustic potash. Both compounds are strong bases, but they differ in their chemical properties and applications. The name "sodium hydroxide" is correct for NaOH, clarifying that it is not a typo. Understanding these differences is crucial for their appropriate use in various chemical processes.
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I read the chemical formula for Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic soda)=NaOH (1)I also read the chemical formula for caustic potash having same chemical name Potassium Hydroxide =KOH.

I want to know what is the difference between these two chemical compounds in terms atoms, molecules, ions? Why the name of (1) is not Sodium Hydroxide as it contains sodium(Na)?
 
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It looks like a typo in your book. The name of $\ce{NaOH}$ is indeed Sodium Hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda.
 

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