Question

Sodium hydrogen carbonate is commonly called as

• A. sodium carbonate
• B. sodium bicarbonate
• C. sodium dioxide
• D. None of the option

Answer 1

The correct option is B

sodium bicarbonate

Explanation:

• Sodium hydrogen carbonate is commonly known as Washing soda.
• The chemical formula of Sodium hydrogen carbonate is ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$.
• The common name of Sodium hydrogen carbonate is Sodium bicarbonate because it consists of Sodium-ion and bicarbonate ions.

Hence, option (B) is correct