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JAMB Chemistry 1992 Question 38

Question 38

Chemistry and Industry

Which of the following is NOT used as a raw material in the Solvay process?

  1. A.Ammonia
  2. B.Sodium chloride
  3. C.Calcium trioxocarbonate (IV).
  4. D.Sodium trioxocarbonate (IV).
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Answer: D (Sodium trioxocarbonate (IV).)

Explanation

The Solvay process uses brine, ammonia and limestone to make sodium trioxocarbonate(IV), so Na2CO3 is the product, not a raw material.