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  3. One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogen carbonate, the other constituent is

. One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogen carbonate, the other constituent is

(a) hydrochloric acid
 
(b) tartaric acid
 
(c) acetic acid
 
(d) sulphuric acid
 

Best Answer

Answer: (b) tartaric acid

Explanation:
 
A mild edible acid along with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate is used to prepare baking powder. Here, acetic acid or citric acid can also be used in place of tartaric acid.

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