Question

A Compound X is active ingredient of antacids and is used in. preparation of baking powder.Write the chemical equation for preparation of the compound X.

Answer 1

Explanation:

i) Compound X is baking soda (NaHCO3)

(ii) When heated, it gives sodium carbonate CO2 and water.

2NaHCO3 → Na2C03 + CO2 + H2O.

(iii) When used in baking powder and the salt is used a source of CO2. When added to the stomach this reaction occurs to neutralized axise.