Which sodium compound forms first from brine, ammonia and CO2 in the Solvay process?
ASodium bicarbonate
BSodium carbonate
CSodium hydroxide
DSodium sulfate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate precipitates first and is later heated to give sodium carbonate.
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