Question

What is the common name of Sodium bicarbonate?

• A. Caustic Soda
• B. Baking Soda
• C. Phenol
• D. Blue Vitriol

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Baking Soda

Many chemicals are well known by their common name as they are often used by us. For example, sodium chloride $NaCl$ is commonly known as table salt or cooking salt. Sodium hydroxide $NaOH$ is commonly known as caustic soda. Sodium carbonate $N{a}_{2}C{O}_3$ is commonly known as washing soda. Sodium bicarbonate, $NaHC{O}_3$, is commonly used to bake cakes as it gives them a good rise. Therefore the common name for sodium bicarbonate is baking soda.