A compound X of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras. It is also used for curing acidity in the stomach. Identify ‘X’. What is its chemical formula? State the reaction that takes places when it is heated during cooking.
Compound X is a constitute of baking powder. It is also called as baking soda. Chemically, the compound is sodium hydrogen carbonate with formula NaHCOg. Upon heating the compound X releases C02 gas.
