When CO2 is continuously passed for a long time into an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate, the formula of the crystalline substance formed is:
A
Na2CO3
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B
NaHCO3
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C
both Na2CO3 and NaHCO3
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D
none of the above
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Solution
The correct option is BNaHCO3 Sodium carbonate reacts with carbon dioxide in the presence of water to form sodium bicarbonate. When the reaction is continued for a long time, entire sodium carbonate is converted to sodium bicarbonate. Na2CO3+H2O+CO2→2NaHCO3.