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Which name denotes anhydrous sodium carbonate formed by heating its hydrates?
ACaustic soda
BCalcined soda
CBaking soda
DWashing soda
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Calcined soda
Heating the hydrates drives off water to give anhydrous Na2CO3, called calcined soda.
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