What is the action of heat on Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate?

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Solution

Sodium bicarbonate decomposes to form sodium carbonate, water and carbondioxide gas on heating. The conversion occurs at 50°C but is fast at 200°C.

2NaHCO_{3 $\to$} Na₂CO₃ + H₂O + CO₂

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