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Chemistrys Block ElementsGeneralEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Sodium carbonate is prepared by Solvay process. Which of the following compounds is obtained as a by-product?

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

HereCaCl2is formed as a by-product
NH3+H2O+CO2NH4HCO3…(i)
Na++Cl-+NH4++HCO3-NaHCO3(ppt.)+NH4++Cl-…(ii)
For step (i),CO2is produced by heating limestone.
CaCO3CaO+CO2
CaO so-obtained is slaked withH2OandNH4Clproduced in step (ii) reacts to formCaCl2as a by-product.
CaO+ H 2 O Ca(OH) 2 NH 4 Cl CaCl 2 + 2NH 3 + 2H 2 O

Stream:NTA_ABHYASSubject:ChemistryTopic:s Block ElementsSubtopic:General
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