Baking powder contains sodium hydrogen carbonate, and ?

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Tartaric acid

Sodium carbonate

Calcium chloride

Acetic acid

answer is A.

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Concept- Tartaric acid is frequently used as an acidulant in foods and drinks with grape and lime flavours, gelatin desserts, jams, and jellies. Baking powders and leavening systems employ the acidic monopotassium salt, sometimes referred to as "cream of tartar."
The baking soda's chemical makeup includes a weak acid. The basic salts are neutralised by the weak acid.
The sodium hydrogen carbonate decomposes as follows:

Baking powder is basically a mixture of sodium hydrogen carbonate and tartaric acid. Baking powder is used in making dough fluffy and light. Tartaric acid helps make it more fluffy and light.
Hence, the correct answer is (1).

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