In the preparation of sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). Which of the following is used as raw material?
A
Slaked lime
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B
Brine
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C
Quick lime
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D
Sodium hydroxide
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Solution
The correct option is A Slaked lime According to the preparation of sodium carbonate, the raw material used is slaked lime. But the traditional Solvay process is widely used in brine (NaCl solution).