In the synthesis of sodium carbonate,
Question:
In the synthesis of sodium carbonate, the recovery of ammonia is done by
treating NH4Cl with Ca(OH)2. The by-product obtained in this process is
(i) CaCl2
(ii) NaCl
(iii) NaOH
(iv) NaHCO3
Solution:
Option (i) CaCl2 is the answer.