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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question:

What is the formula of the mineral Natron?

Options:

Na2CO3.H2O

Na2CO3.10H2O

Na2SO4.H2O

Na2SO4.7H2O

Correct Answer:

Na2CO3.10H2O

Explanation:

Natron is a mixture of sodium carbonate decahydrate and 17% sodium bicarbonate. Small quantities of sodium chloride and sodium sulfate are also present.

Na2CO3.10H2O is the formual of Natron