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Class 10 - Science - CHAPTER 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 12

Question. 12

One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogencarbonate, the other constituent is

(a)

hydrochloric acid

(b)

tartaric acid

(c)

acetic acid

(d)

sulphuric acid

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Steps: Baking powder uses NaHCO₃ and a mild edible acid such as tartaric acid (cream of tartar). On heating they react to give CO₂ for leavening.