Question

Identify X in the following reaction:
$NaCl+H_{2}O+C{O}_2+N{H}_3$ $\to$ $N{H}_{4}Cl+X$

• A. $NaHC{O}_3$
• B. $N{a}_{2}C{O}_3$
• C. $N{a}_{2}C{O}_3.10H_{2}O$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A $NaHC{O}_3$

The reaction between sodium chloride, water, carbon dioxide and ammonia is used in the production of baking soda.
$NaCl+H_{2}O+C{O}_2+N{H}_3\to N{H}_{4}Cl+NaHC{O}_3$

Thus, the product $X$ is $NaHC{O}_3$ (baking soda).
The baking soda is commonly used in the kitchen for making tasty crispy pakoras, etc.