A compound X of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras. It is also used for curing acidity in the stomach. Identify X. what is its chemical formula? State the reaction which takes place when it is heated during cooking.
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Compound X is Sodium Hydrogen carbonate. It is commonly called as Baking Soda.
Its chemical formula is NaHCO3.
Reaction On heating:
2NaHCO3 --------------> Na₂CO₃ +CO₂+ H₂O
Its chemical formula is NaHCO3.
Reaction On heating:
2NaHCO3 --------------> Na₂CO₃ +CO₂+ H₂O
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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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