Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following compound is used in glass, soap and paper industries?

Options:

Washing soda

Baking soda

Bleaching powder

None of these

Correct Answer:

Washing soda

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Washing soda

Uses of washing soda

(i) Sodium carbonate (washing soda) is used in glass, soap and paper industries.

(ii) It is used in the manufacture of sodium compounds such as borax.

(iii) Sodium carbonate can be used as a cleaning agent for domestic purposes.

(iv) It is used for removing permanent hardness of water.