Multiple choice

The sodium compound commercially used in manganese testing is

  1. sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide

  2. Sodium bismuthate

  3. Sodium bisulphate

  4. Sodium bisulphite
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sodium bismuthate, also known as sodium bismuth oxide, is a slightly hygroscopic chemical compound with the chemical formula of NaBiO3. Sodium bismuthate is an oxidizer. It is insoluble in cold water, but decomposes when placed in hot water. Sodium bismuthate is commercially used in manganese testing.

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