Q69 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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With reference to 'Baking Soda', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is Sodium hydrogen carbonate.2.It is used in fire extinguishers.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A Only 2
B Neither 1 nor 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Only 1

Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

  1. A

    Only 2

    Only 2. The NaHCO3 formula limb is also keyed.

  2. B

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Neither. Both NCERT uses hold.

  3. C

    Both 1 and 2

    Both 1 and 2. Baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3). It is used in soda-acid fire extinguishers.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. The extinguisher use is also keyed.

Summary. Official key is (c) both. Baking soda is NaHCO3 and it is used in fire extinguishers. Also note: Washing soda — Na2CO3·10H2O — different salt; Heat — NaHCO3 gives CO2 on heating; baking and extinguishers; Antacid — Mild; another NCERT use; Solvay — Industrial NaHCO3 / Na2CO3 route.