The chemical name of baking soda is

[amp_mcq option1=”Na₂CO₃” option2=”NaHCO₃” option3=”CaCO₃” option4=”NaOH” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2017

The correct chemical formula for baking soda is NaHCO₃.

Baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate. Its chemical formula is NaHCO₃.

Option A, Na₂CO₃, is sodium carbonate (washing soda). Option C, CaCO₃, is calcium carbonate (limestone). Option D, NaOH, is sodium hydroxide (caustic soda). Understanding common chemical names and formulas is essential.

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