A compound 'X' of sodium is commonly used in the kitchen for making crispy fried snacks. It is also used to relieve acidity in stomach. Identify this 'X'. Write its chemical formula and the reactions taking place at the time of heating this compound.

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The compound 'X' is a constituent of baking powder. It is called the baking soda. Chemically, the compound is sodium hydrogen carbonate with the chemical formula $N a H C O_{3}$ _. Upon heating, the compound 'X' will release carbon dioxide gas.

$2 N a H C O_{3} \to N a_{2} C O_{3} (s) + H_{2} O (l) + C O_{2} (g)$

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A compound 'X' of sodium is commonly used in the kitchen for making crispy fried snacks. It is also used to relieve acidity in stomach. Identify this 'X'. Write its chemical formula and the reactions taking place at the time of heating this compound.

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