A compound X is transparent crystalline solid. It has cleansing properties and used in manufacture of glass. Compound X is:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is option (d)

Key Points:-

Soda (sodium carbonate):

• Transparent Crystalline Solid: Washing soda exists as a transparent crystalline solid.
• Cleansing Properties: It has excellent cleansing properties and is commonly used in laundry detergents and cleaning agents.
• Used in Glass Manufacturing: Washing soda is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of glass.

Information Booster:-

• Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate): While it has cleansing properties, it's not used in glass manufacturing.
• Sodium hydroxide: It's a strong base and caustic, not suitable for direct use as a cleaning agent.
• Bleaching powder (calcium hypochlorite): It's a strong oxidizing agent used for bleaching and disinfection, not for glass manufacturing.