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Which of the following statement is correct? I. The chemical name of washing soda is sodium carbonate. II. The chemical name of Baking soda is calcium hypochlorite.

Which of the following statement is correct? I. The chemical name of washing soda is sodium carbonate. II. The chemical name of Baking soda is calcium hypochlorite. Correct Answer Only I

The correct answer is Only I.

Key Points

  • The chemical name of washing soda is sodium carbonate.
  • But the chemical name of baking soda is Sodium Bicarbonate.

​Additional Information

Chemical Compounds

Common Names

Chemical Formulas

Sodium Bicarbonate

Baking Soda

NaHCO3

Calcium ChlorohypoChlorite

Bleaching Powder

Ca(ClO)2

Sodium Hydroxide

Caustic Soda

NaOH

Sodium Carbonate

Washing Soda

Na2CO3.10 H2O

Carbon Dioxide

Dry Ice

CO2

Copper Sulphate

Blue Vitriol

CuSO4

Ferrous Sulphate

Green Vitriol

FeSO4

Sulphuric Acid

Oil of vitriol

H2SO4

Calcium Oxide

Quick Lime

CaO

Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate

Plaster of Paris

(CaSO4.1/2H2O)

Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate

Gypsum

CaSO4.2H2O

Calcium Hydroxide

Slaked Lime

Ca(OH)2

Chile Saltpeter

Sodium nitrate

NaNO3

Saltpetre

Potassium nitrate

KNO3

Muriatic acid

Hydrochloric acid

HCl

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