Question

a compound of sodium 'X is used in kitchen to make the 'pakoras' crispy .it is also used to remove acidity in stomach
(a).identify the compound X and write its chemical formula
(b).what chemical reaction occurs on heating it during the cooking of food​

Answer 1

Answer:

The chemical compound X is sodium bicarbonate and it's chemical formula is NaHCO3.

• The sodium bicarbonate or the baking soda is surely a chemical compound of sodium.

• And,sodium bicarbonate or baking soda is also used in cooking for bringing crispiness in the fried foods like pakoras. On the other hand, sodium bicarbonate is a basic substance and that's why it can be used for curing acidity.

• The heating reaction of sodium bicarbonate is :

NaHCO3 + ∆ ----> Na2CO3+CO2+H2O

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