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How would you distinguish between baking powder and washing soda by heating ?

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On heating `NaHCO_(3)` (baking soda), `CO_(2)` (carbon dioxide) gas is given out that turns lime water milky.
`2NaHCO_(3)overset(Heat)rarrNa_(2)CO_(3)+H_(2)O+CO_(2)uparrow`
While on heating `Na_(2)CO_(3).10H_(2)O`(washing soda) water of crystallisation is given out and the salt becomes anhydrous. The presence of water of crystallisation given as product can be tested by treating it with anhydrous `CuSO_(4)` (white) which becomes blue in colour in its contact.
`Na_(2)CO_(3).10H_(2)Ooverset(Heat)rarrNa_(2)CO_(3)+10H_(2)O`
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  • When washing soda is heated

    A
    CO is released
    B
    `CO+CO_(2)` is released
    C
    `CO_(2)` is released
    D
    water vapor is released
  • When washing soda is heated

    A
    CO is released
    B
    `CO + CO_(2)` is released
    C
    `CO_(2)` is released
    D
    Water vapour is released
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