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JAMB Chemistry 2011 Question 38

Question 38

Carbon and its Compounds

The constituent of baking powder that makes the dough to rise is

  1. A.NaHCO3
  2. B.NaOH
  3. C.Na2CO3
  4. D.NaCl
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Answer: A (NaHCO3)

Explanation

Sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate(IV) releases CO2 when heated or with acid, and the gas bubbles make the dough rise.