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JAMB Chemistry 2007 Question 20

Question 20

Acids, Bases and Salts

Tartaric acid is used industrially to

  1. A.make baking powder
  2. B.make fruit juices
  3. C.remove rust
  4. D.dry substances.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (make baking powder)

Explanation

Baking powder is a mixture of sodium hydrogencarbonate and tartaric acid; when wet, they react to give CO2, which makes dough rise.