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प्रश्न
How does baking powder differ from baking soda?
उत्तर
Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda (sodium hydrogencarbonate, NaHCO3) and a solid edible acid such as tartaric acid, whereas baking soda is a single compound (sodium hydrogencarbonate, NaHCO3).
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