Multiple choice

Which of the following chemical compounds of sodium salt is used in making baking powder?

  1. Sodium carbonate

  2. Sodium hydroxide

  3. Sodium chloride

  4. Sodium nitrate

  5. Sodium acetate

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C Correct answer
Explanation

NaHCO3 is mainly prepared by the Solvay process, which is the reaction of sodium chloride, ammonia and carbon dioxide in water.