Question

A substance X is used for making crispy pakoras and is also an ingredient of an antacid name the substance X ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The substance ‘X’ is NaHCO3 (Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate)

(a) \yhen CO2 gas escapes as bubbles, it leaves behind pores which make the cake or bread soft and spongy.

(b) It is a salt of strong base. So, the pH of the solution will be more than 7.0.

Note- sodium bicarbonate are not directly used for cooking items. It first reacts with tartaric acid to form baking powder then it is used for cooking.It

is done to avoid bitter taste