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Solvay process can be used for manufacture of K2CO3.

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The correct option is B False
Solvay process is used to prepare Na2CO3. Overall reaction of process:
2NaCl+CaCO3Na2CO3+CaCl2
KHCO3 is soluble in water and so it cant be separated and further decomposition to carbonates can't be done.

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