Which one of the following is the chemical name for baking soda ?

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Q: 31 (NDA-I/2016)

Which one of the following is the chemical name for baking soda ?

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Science

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NDA-I

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Option 1: Sodium bicarbonate (Sodium hydrogen carbonate) - This is the correct answer. Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical name for baking soda. It is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaHCO3. The name sodium bicarbonate reflects its composition, with sodium (Na) as the metal cation and bicarbonate (HCO3) as the anion. Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used in baking as a leavening agent to help dough rise. It is also used as an antacid to relieve heartburn and indigestion.

Option 2: Sodium carbonate - This is not the correct answer. Sodium carbonate is a different compound with the chemical formula Na2CO3. It is commonly known as washing soda or soda ash and is used in various industrial processes.

Option 3: Potassium bicarbonate (Potassium hydrogen carbonate) - This is not the correct answer. Potassium bicarbonate is a different compound with the chemical formula KHCO3. It is similar to sodium bicarbonate but with potassium (K) as the metal cation instead of sodium (Na).

Option 4: Potassium carbonate - This is not the correct answer. Potassium carbonate is a different compound with the chemical formula K2CO3. It is