Question

what is chlor alkali process? how can you obtain washing soda from baking soda ​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

It is named as chlor-alkali process because of the products formed after reaction of NaCl with H20

2NaCl+2H20-----2NaOH+Cl2+H2

Here,the chlor stands for chlorine and Alkali for NaOH which is basic in nature and also dissolves in water

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Chemical formula of Baking Soda is-NaHCO3

and chemical formula of Washing Soda is Na2CO3.10H20

Explanation:

Sodium Carbonate can be obtained by heating baking soda. Recrystallisation of Sodium Carbonate gives Washing soda