Soda ash, used in the manufacture of glass, soaps and detergents, and paper, belongs to which category of che…

Question

Soda ash, used in the manufacture of glass, soaps and detergents, and paper, belongs to which category of chemicals?
(A) Organic chemicals
(B) Petrochemicals
(C) Inorganic chemicals
(D) Synthetic chemicals

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(C) Inorganic chemicals** Soda ash (used to make glass, soaps, detergents, and paper) belongs to the category of **inorganic chemicals**. *Source: Chemical Industries, Chapter 6* ## Explanation The passage explicitly lists soda ash under **inorganic chemicals** along with sulphuric acid, nitric acid, alkalies, and caustic soda. Students must not confuse it with organic chemicals (which include petrochemicals) or synthetic chemicals. Direct recall from the textbook line is enough for full marks.

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