Which of the following are the correct uses of baking soda in daily life?

Paper industry

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Textile industry

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Fire extinguishers

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Two important uses of washing soda and baking soda are as follows:
(1) Washing soda:
(a) It is used in glass, soap and paper industries.
(b) It is used to remove permanent hardness of water.
(2) Baking soda:
(a) It is used as baking powder. Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and a mild acid known as tartaric acid. When it is heated or mixed in water, it releases CO2 gas that makes break or cake fluffy.
(b) It is used in soda-acid fire extinguishers.

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