One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogen carbonate, the other constituent is

Hydrochloric acid

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Tartaric acid

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Acetic acid

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Sulphuric acid

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Solution

The correct option is B
Tartaric acid

Explanation for Correct answer:-
Option (B) Tartaric acid:
Baking powder:
Baking powder is a mixture of Sodium hydrogen carbonate and Tartaric acid.
Baking powder is a raising agent that is commonly used in cake-making.
When liquid is added, these ingredients will react to form bubbles of carbon dioxide gas and it helps the mixture to expand.
Therefore, one of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogen carbonate, the other constituent is tartaric acid.

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