which of the following acids is used as a component of baking powder (a) acetic acid (b) tartaric acid (c) lactic acid (d) citric acid
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Answer:
(b) Tartaric acid.
Explanation:
NAHCO3 is a generally basic in nature.. but baking powder is used in baking process. So tartaric acid netralise the taste and makes the baking material fluffy..
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Answer:
Tartaric Acid
Explanation:
Baking powder is a two in one compound that has a powdered alkali with a powdered tartaric acid.
The main components of baking powder are:
- Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) also known as baking soda
- Tartaric acid [COOH−CH(OH)−CH(OH)−COOH]
- Small amounts of starch
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