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Which of the following options correctly represents the chemical name (IUPAC) of baking soda?
Question

Which of the following options correctly represents the chemical name (IUPAC) of baking soda?

A.

Sodium Chloride

B.

Sodium Hydrogencarbonate

C.

Potassium Bicarbonate

D.

Calcium Carbonate

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Sodium Hydrogencarbonate
Explanation:
Baking soda is commonly used in households for cooking, cleaning, and as an antacid. Its chemical formula is NaHCO₃, and the correct IUPAC name is Sodium Hydrogencarbonate.
It is a mild base and releases carbon dioxide gas (CO₂) when it reacts with acids.
Information Booster:
  • Used in baking, fire extinguishers, cleaning agents, and as an antacid.

  • Weakly alkaline in nature and neutralizes stomach acids.

  • Reacts with HCl in the stomach to form salt, water, and carbon dioxide.

  • Its decomposition on heating forms sodium carbonate, water, and CO₂.
Additional Knowledge:

  • Sodium Chloride –  NaCl; common table salt.
  • Calcium Carbonate –  CaCO₃; found in chalk, limestone, marble.

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