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Question
Several sodium compounds find use in industries. Which of the following compounds are used for textile industry?
(i) Na2CO3
(ii) NaHCO3
(iii) NaOH
(iv) NaCl
Solution
(i) Na2CO3
(iii) NaOH
Explanation:
Na2CO3 is used in paper paints and textile industry. It is used to manufacture soap powders.
NaOH is used in textile industry for mercerising cotton fabrics.
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