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Reaction between CO2 and NaOH produces :

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sodium bicarbonate
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sodium carbonate
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carbon monoxide
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is B sodium bicarbonate
When CO2 is absorped into NaOH solution, Na2CO3 is formed accompanied by consumption of NaOH in the pH range of 12 and 10. This is followed by formation of NaHCO3 accompanied with consumption of Na2CO3 in the pH range of 10 and 8.

NaOH+CO2Na2CO3
Na2CO3+CO2+H2ONaHCO3

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