Preparations and Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate and Common Salt
CaH2PO42 in b...
Question
Ca(H2PO4)2 in baking powder:
A
Behaves as an acid in moist condition and decomposes NaHCO3 to give CO2
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B
Behave as a base in moist condition and gives H3PO4
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C
Behaves as binder
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D
Behaves as a filler
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Solution
The correct option is B Behaves as an acid in moist condition and decomposes NaHCO3 to give CO2 The baking powder consists of sodium bicarbonate and calcium dihydrogen phosphate.In this process the H2PO4 acts as acid in the baking powder and then reacts with NaHCO3 so that carbon dioxide that expands in the food items.When sufficient heat is given bond will breaks between Ca and H2PO4 and then reacts with