Multiple choice general knowledge

'baking soda' actaully is-

  1. potassium carbonate

  2. sodium carbonate

  3. potassium bicarbonate

  4. sodium bicarbonate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), a compound consisting of sodium and bicarbonate ions. It's widely used as a leavening agent in baking because it reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide gas. Potassium bicarbonate (option C) exists but is not called baking soda.

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