Preparations and Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate and Common Salt
One of the co...
Question
One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogen carbonate, the other constituent is:
A
acetic acid
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B
oxalic acid
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C
carbonic acid
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D
tartaric acid
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Solution
The correct option is D tartaric acid Tartaric acid used in baking powder where it serves as the source of acid that reacts with baking soda. This reaction produces carbon dioxide gas and lets products rise using active yeast cultures as a source of carbon dioxide gas.