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Question
The formula of soda ash is ______.
Options
Na2CO3.10H2O
Na2CO3.2H2O
Na2CO3.H2O
Na2CO3
Solution
The formula of soda ash is Na2CO3.
Explanation:
Anhydrous sodium carbonate is known as soda ash. The formula of soda ash is Na2CO3. It is also known as washing soda.
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