Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
Baking soda is...

Baking soda is

A

`NaHCO_(3)`

B

`NaHCO_(3).6H_(2)O`

C

`Na_(2)CO_(3)`

D

`Na_(2)CO_(3). 10H_(2)O`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
Sodium hydrogen carbonate, `NaHCO_(3)` (sodium bicarbonate), is commonly called bicarbonate of soda or baking soda as it is largely used for making baking powder (A mixture of potassium hydrogen taritrate and sodium bicarbonate).
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • THE S BLOCK ELEMENTS

    R SHARMA|Exercise Question Bank (Level- IV)|10 Videos

  • THE P BLOCK ELEMENTS

    R SHARMA|Exercise Archives|40 Videos

  • THERMODYNAMICS

    R SHARMA|Exercise Archives|59 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following is /are correct statement(s) regarding preparation of cake and pastries ? I. Baking soda is used. II. Caustic soda is used. III. Baking soda is used because on heating it produces CO_2 bubbles.

Acetone on treatment with aq. Baking soda gives

For making cake, baking powder is taken. If at home your mother uses baking soda instead of baking powder in cake. (a) How will it affect the taste of the cake and why? (b) How can baking soda be converted in to baking powder ? (c) What is the role of tartaric acid added to baking soda?

For making cake, baking powder is taken. If at home your mother uses baking soda instead of baking powder in cake, How can baking soda be converted into baking powder?

For making cake, baking powder is taken. If at home your mother uses baking soda instead of baking powder in cake, What is the role of tartaric acid added to baking soda?

For making cake, baking powder is taken. If at home your mother uses baking soda instead of baking powder in cake, How will it affect the taste of the cake and why?