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One of the by-products formed during the recovery of NH 3 from Solvay process is:
Options
- ACa ( OH ) 2
- BNaHCO 3
- CCaCl 2
- DNH 4 Cl
Correct answer
C. CaCl 2
Step-by-step solution
The Solvay process is also called ammonia recovery. The calcium hydroxide is reacted with the ammonium chloride separated out of the carbonating tower by filtration. Ca ( OH ) 2 ( aq ) + 2 NH 4 Cl ( aq ) → CaCl 2 ( aq ) + 2 H 2 O ( l ) + 2 NH 3 ( g ) The ammonia is recycled back into the process to form ammoniated brine. Calcium chloride is formed as a by-product of the Solvay process.