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Q1. [1]
Baking powder is a mixture of :
  1. (A) Sodium carbonate + Acetic acid
  2. (B) Sodium carbonate + Tartaric acid
  3. (C) Sodium hydrogen carbonate + Tartaric acid
  4. (D) Sodium hydrogen carbonate + Acetic acid
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Model Answer

(C) Sodium hydrogen carbonate + Tartaric acid

Explanation

Baking powder is a mixture of sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO₃) and a mild edible acid like tartaric acid. When heated or mixed with water, the acid reacts with NaHCO₃ to release CO₂, which makes the baked goods rise. Options with sodium carbonate or acetic acid are incorrect.

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