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What is the chemical formula of washing soda?

A. NaHCO3
B. Na2CO3.10H2O✓ Correct Answer
C. NaOH
D. NaCl

💡 Solution & Explanation

Washing soda chemically consists of sodium carbonate decahydrate, expressed by the molecular formula Na2CO3.10H2O. Conversely, sodium bicarbonate with the formula NaHCO3 represents baking soda rather than washing soda. Chemical formulas of common industrial compounds are regularly tested in general science sections.

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