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Q66
(UPPCS/2024)
Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
The formula of baking soda is :
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The chemical formula for baking soda is NaHCO3, which is scientifically known as Sodium Bicarbonate or Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate. It is a salt composed of a sodium cation (Na+) and a bicarbonate anion (HCO3-). It is commonly used in baking as a leavening agent and in medicine as an antacid to treat heartburn and acid indigestion.
- Na2CO3 (Option B) is Sodium Carbonate, commonly known as Washing Soda.
- KHCO3 (Option A) is Potassium Bicarbonate, used as a source of carbon dioxide for leavening in baking and in fire extinguishers.
- K2CO3 (Option C) is Potassium Carbonate, often called potash or pearl ash.
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