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state the chemical property in each case on which following usesofbaking soda are based (i) as an antacid (ii) as a constituent of baking powder

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In antacid it acts as a base and neutralise the acid that is extra created on the stomach.
HCl + NaHCO3 ------> NaCl + H2O + CO2
on adding water to bicarbonate, the liberation of carbondioxide (in the form of carbonic acid) makes the foaming to occur. This is the chemistry behind the baking powder.
NaHCO​3 + H2O ----> NaOH + H2CO3

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