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In Solvay process of manufacture of sodium carbonate, the by-product is:

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NH4Cl
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NaHCO3
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CaCl2
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CO2
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NH3
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Solution

The correct option is D CaCl2
In Solvay process of manufacture of sodium carbonate, CaCl2 is obtained as a by-product in ammonia-recovery tower. Here following reactions take place,
NH4HCO3+Ca(OH)2NH3+CaCO3+2H2O
Ca(OH)2+2NH4Cl2NH3+CaCl2byproduct+2H2O.

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