Recrystallization of sodium carbonate gives washing soda. Which of the following are the uses of washing soda?
(A) Manufacturing of borax
(B) Removing the permanent hardness of water
(C) Used in glass, soap and paper industries
(D) Used in soda-acid fire extinguishers
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Recrystallization of sodium carbonate gives washing soda. Which of the following are the uses of washing soda?
(A) Manufacturing of borax
(B) Removing the permanent hardness of water
(C) Used in glass, soap and paper industries
(D) Used in soda-acid fire extinguishers
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Washing soda, , is used to make borax and other sodium compounds, to soften water by removing permanent hardness, and in the glass, soap and paper industries.
Soda-acid fire extinguishers use sodium bicarbonate, which is baking soda, not washing soda. Hence (A), (B) and (C) only.
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