The more commonly used baking powder contains about `30%NaHCO_(3), 20%NaK(SO_(4))_(2), 10% Ca(H_(2)PO_(4))_(2)` and 40% starch. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
`Ca(H_(2)PO_(4))` is acidic and when moistened it reacts with `NaHCO_(4)` evolving `CO_(2)` gas
B
`NaAl(SO_(4))_(2)` shows down the decomposition reaction of `NaHCO_(3)` so that `CO_(2)` is evolved more slowly.
C
`NaAl(SO_(4))_(2)` is acidic and when moistened it reacts with `NaHCO_(3)` evolving `CO_(2)`
D
Both (a) and (b)
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D
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