Question

A compound 'X' of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras and it's also used for curing acidity ...... Name it. What is the chemical formula ?state the reaction which takes place when it is heated during cooking ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Baking soda is the common name. Chemical name is sodium hydrogencarbonate. Chemical formula is NaHCO3.

During cooking the chemical reaction that takes place is

2NaHCO3 When heated gives rise to Na2CO3+H2O+CO2...