MCQ
The formula of soda ash is :
  • $ \mathrm{NaHCO}_3 \cdot 10 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} $
  • B
    $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3 \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_{2 \mathrm{O}} $
  • C
    $ \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3 \cdot \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} $
  • D
    $ \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3 $

Answer

Correct option: A.
$ \mathrm{NaHCO}_3 \cdot 10 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} $
On heating washing soda, it loses its water of crystallization. Above $373 K$, it becomes completely anhydrous white powder called soda ash.
$\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3.10\text{H}_2\text{O}\xrightarrow{>373\text{K}\ \ }\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3\\\text{Washing soda}\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \text{Soda Ash}$

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