SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q85

Which of the following has the chemical name as sodium hydrogen carbonate?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer Option 2 i.e. Baking soda.

Sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical name for what is commonly known as "baking soda."

Its chemical formula is NaHCO3. Baking soda is a versatile compound used for various purposes, including baking, as a leavening agent, in cleaning, and as an antacid for indigestion.