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Download Solution PDFMatch List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (Chemical Name) | List II (Chemical Formula) |
| A. Washing soda | 1. CaOCl₂ |
| B. Baking soda | 2. NaHCO₃ |
| C. Bleaching powder | 3. Na₂CO₃·10H₂O |
| D. Gypsum | 4. CaSO₄·2H₂O |
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Download Solution PDFCONCEPT:
Chemical Names and Their Formulas
- Chemicals are often referred to by their common names, but they also have specific chemical formulas that represent their composition.
- Matching chemical names with their correct formulas is essential for understanding their properties and applications.
- Below are common examples:
- Washing soda: Na₂CO₃·10H₂O (Sodium carbonate decahydrate)
- Baking soda: NaHCO₃ (Sodium bicarbonate)
- Bleaching powder: CaOCl₂ (Calcium oxychloride)
- Gypsum: CaSO₄·2H₂O (Calcium sulfate dihydrate)
Therefore, the correct answer (a) - (3) , (b) - (2) , (c) - (1) , (d) - (4)
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