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Sodium bicarbonate is used in the baking industry.


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Use of sodium bicarbonate in baking industries:

  • In the baking industry, Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is used for making cakes, pastries, etc.
  • Reason: It releases carbon dioxide during the baking process, causing the bread to rise and giving cookies a fluffy appearance.
  • The reaction of vinegar, and yogurt (edible acids) with baking soda, produces carbon dioxide which makes the cakes and bread fluffy
  • Reaction -

2NaHCO3(s)HeatCO2(g)+H2O(l)+Na2CO3(s)sodiumbicarbonatecarbondioxidewatersodiumcarbonate.

Hence, Sodium bicarbonate is used in the baking industry.


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