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If tartaric acid is not added in bakin...

If tartaric acid is not added in baking powder , the cake will taste bitter due to the presence of

A

sodium hydrogencarbonate

B

sodium carbonate

C

carbon dioxide

D

none of these .

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The correct Answer is:
B
Sodium bicarbonate on heating gives sodium carbonate (base) which is neutralised by tartaric acid otherwise it will give a bitter taste .
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