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Which of the following is a characteristic property of sodium hydrogen carbonate?

Options

  1. AIt is highly soluble in water
  2. BIt is a strong acid
  3. CIt decomposes on heating to release oxygen
  4. DIt is used as a sweetener in food products

Correct answer

C. It decomposes on heating to release oxygen

Step-by-step solution

Sodium hydrogencarbonate decomposes on heating to release carbon dioxide and not oxygen.

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