Question

Leavening agents like ___ are used in cake and bread making process because they give out ___ gas which raises the food, lightens and softens it.

• A. Baking powder/baking soda, carbon dioxide
• B. Bleaching powder, Chlorine
• C. Water, hydrogen gas
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Baking powder/baking soda, carbon dioxide

Both, baking soda and baking powder, upon heating release CO2 which raises the baking goods.