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What is washing soda?

  1. A
    Aluminium bicarbonate
  2. B
    Sodium bicarbonate
  3. C
    Aluminium sulphate
  4. D
    Sodium carbonate

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Washing soda is the common name for chemical compound sodium carbonate (Na
2

CO
3

), specifically its decahydrate form (Na
2

CO
3

⋅10H
2

O).

Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO
3

) is commonly known as baking soda.

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What is washing soda?
A
Aluminium bicarbonate
B
Sodium bicarbonate
C
Aluminium sulphate
D
Sodium carbonate

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