Reaction of Ethanoic Acid with Carbonates and Bicarbonates
Baking powder...
Question
Baking powder contains baking soda and :
A
potassium hydrogen tartarate
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B
calcium bicarbonate
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C
sodium carbonate
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D
vinegar
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Solution
The correct option is A potassium hydrogen tartarate Baking powder is dry chemical leavening agent a mixture of carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid. A typical acid in such formulations is cream of tartar derivative of tartaric acid. Commercially it is sodium bicarbonate.