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Which gas causes the bread or cake to rise making them soft and spongy?

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CO

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HCl

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C

CO₂

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O₂

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Solution

The correct option is C
CO₂

Carbon dioxide is released when baking soda is added to cake and this makes the cake to rise making them soft and spongy.

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