Question

Leavening agents such as ___ 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 $C{O}_2$ which raises the baking goods.